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Editor's Memo: Managing Expectations

It's vital that we communicate our expectations and/or share our ability to fulfill specific requirements.
Susan Sutton
Susan Sutton
October 1, 2014

I recently had to schedule hip replacement surgery. The scheduler at the surgeon’s office went through various details with me, and then assured me that she would be sending me a packet with lots of information regarding the procedure, the hospital stay, post-op therapy, etc. A month passed, and no packet.


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Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: What is the difference between a polyurethane adhesive and a polyurea adhesive?

Dave Dunn's September 2014 column.
Dave Dunn, Ph.D.
Dave Dunn Ph.D.
September 2, 2014
The most important difference is that the polyurea reaction is much faster than the polyurethane one.
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Q&A About Polyurethanes: Coatings Raw Materials

Can you provide some general information regarding coatings raw materials?
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Dr. Jeffrey F. Dormish
September 2, 2014

I am familiar with formulating polyurethanes for adhesive applications, but would like to learn more about coatings raw materials in order to provide a broader product profile to my customers. Can you provide some general information?


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Surface Treatment: A Formulators Friend

Strategic Solutions: Surface Treatment - A Formulator's Friend for Adhesives, Sealants and Coatings

A well-chosen and implemented solution allows manufacturers—and their customers—to focus on the next challenge.
James (Jim) E. Swope
September 2, 2014

As a supplier, imagine knowing that almost any material was bondable. How much more productive would your work be if you could focus on such factors as environmental resistance, structural strength or cure speed?


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Editor's Memo: Adhesives and Sealants Contribute to Mind-Blowing Progress

It really is mind-boggling to consider just how pervasive adhesives and sealants are in our daily lives.
Susan Sutton
Susan Sutton
September 2, 2014

Nearly everything we take for granted today could be considered high-tech, especially when looked at from the perspective of the past.


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Ask Dr. Dave: Why are some waterborne adhesives called latex, others called dispersions and yet others emulsions?

Dave Dunn's August 2014 column.
August 1, 2014

Many companies use different terms to disassociate their water-based adhesives from adhesives based on natural latex.


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Strategic Solutions: State of the U.S. Adhesives and Sealants Industry

U.S. adhesive and sealant manufacturers have benefited from an economy that has been growing quicker than other developed economic regions.
A. Todd Muhleman
August 1, 2014

The outlook for the U.S. adhesives and sealants industry at the mid-point of 2014 has slightly improved over 2013. After growing just 1.9% in 2013, most economists are predicting the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) will grow 3% for 2014.


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Editor's Memo: 2014 ASI Top 25

The exclusive ASI Top 25 details leading companies in the worlwide adhesives and sealants industry.
Susan Sutton
Susan Sutton
August 1, 2014

I'm thrilled to invite you into the third annual ASI Top 25 issue!


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Mark Collatz feature

Regulatory Review: Adhesives Manufacturers Blindsided from the Left Coast

While the easier approach might be to look the other way and let a handful of impacted manufacturers fight this battle alone, I'm not sure it would be a wise one.
Mark Collatz
July 1, 2014

We all knew it was coming. The California’s Safer Consumer Regulation has been on everybody’s radar screen for years.


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Editor's Memo: Distributor Partners for the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

The relationship between distributors and manufacturers in the adhesives and sealants industry has evolved far beyond simple product delivery.
Susan Sutton
Susan Sutton
July 1, 2014

Welcome to our annual Distributor Directory, a year-long reference tool designed to help you quickly locate a distributor that best suits your needs.


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