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Mastering Key Performance Indicators for Long-Term Success

Fewer, smarter, and well-communicated KPIs—backed by accountability and leadership engagement—are the key to turning metrics into meaningful operational improvements.
Robert Kramer
September 17, 2025

KPIs are important gauges of a company’s productivity and efficiency, but simply having KPIs does not guarantee success. This column explores how to improve the KPI process. 


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The PFAS Discussion: Update 2025

The PFAS Discussion: Update 2025

George R. Pilcher
July 22, 2025

This column provides a current snapshot of PFAS regulatory action in the United States using recent actions in the states of New Mexico, Maine, and Minnesota.


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Navigating the Maze: How to Assess and Prioritize Opportunities in the Adhesives and Sealants Market

Crystal Morrison
April 24, 2025

The specialty materials sector, including adhesives and sealants, is constantly evolving with new ideas, products, and markets. As a result, professionals face the ongoing challenge of determining where to allocate their time, resources, and efforts.


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Sustainable Packaging Brings Innovation Opportunities for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Graeme Roan Ph.D.
February 26, 2025

Product packaging is one of the many areas where consumer and brand-driven demands for more sustainable solutions are high. 


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Sourcing Assembly Adhesives: A Case Study for End Users

When faced with supply chain disruptions that limited availability of an adhesive product, a company turned to ChemQuest to help solve the problem.
Douglas Corrigan Ph.D. James (Jim) E. Swope
October 22, 2024

The various supply chain disruptions of the past several years brought into sharp focus the need to identify alternative sources for key products, including adhesives used in assembly operations.


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Are You Ready for an M&A Rebound?

When the economy stabilizes, it is anticipated that M&A activity overall will rise, and companies looking to make a move in the market must optimize their strategy to get the best results.
Daniel S. Murad
July 26, 2024

Optimal execution throughout a merger, acquisition, or divestiture is necessary to achieve the best possible deal and position your company for future success.


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The PFAS Discussion: Chaos, Confusion, and Controversy

George R. Pilcher
May 24, 2024

As regulatory bodies around the globe discuss PFAS, producers of PFAS-containing chemical products are evaluating how to address the issue.  


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Replacing Materials of Concern

Replacing Materials of Concern

Adhesives, sealants, and coatings companies should have a robust protocol in place for determining the optimal replacements for materials of concern.
Douglas Corrigan Ph.D.
November 22, 2023

Because regulations regarding materials of concern are becoming increasingly complex all around the world, developing a protocol for materials replacement is a necessity for those operating in the CASE sector.


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Tips for Optimizing Digital Tool Implementation

When creating a strategy for digital tools, companies should review their corporate goals and resources, focus on customer interactions, and balance the risk and reward.
James (Jim) E. Swope
June 21, 2023

Digital strategy and all of its semantic offshoots should serve as implementation tools for your overall corporate strategy, but it can be difficult to know where to start when developing such a strategy.


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Adhesives for Lightweighting of Structures—Drivers, Selection, Challenges

Lightweighting of structures and combining of materials to take advantage of their best properties is becoming a part of engineering design, and adhesives will play an increasing role in those future designs and applications.
George Ritter
George W. Ritter, Ph.D.
October 27, 2022

Lightweighting of structures is most often associated with automotive structures. However, lightweighting is a challenge across the transportation sector, including trucks, trailers, buses, passenger rail cars, and even heavy earth-moving equipment and cranes.


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