Geopolitical uncertainty, rising transportation costs, and fragile supply chains are challenging adhesives and sealants producers to rethink sourcing, inventory, and long-term strategy.
As global data center capacity is projected to double by 2030, adhesives are playing an increasingly important role in thermal management, optical connectivity, and system reliability.
Adhesives are no longer background consumables; they are strategic enablers of greener supply chains, lighter designs, and smarter high‑speed manufacturing.
Fewer, smarter, and well-communicated KPIs—backed by accountability and leadership engagement—are the key to turning metrics into meaningful operational improvements.
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.
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.
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.