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Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: Have there been any recent developments in the bonding of PTFE to itself or to metals?

Dave Dunn's February 2019 column.

February 5, 2019

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is low-surface-energy plastic that is very difficult to bond. PTFE exclusively comprises fluorine and carbon atoms with no polar atoms such as oxygen or nitrogen.

2019 Raw Materials and Chemicals Roundtable

Uncertainty, rising costs and sustainability are among the concerns facing the raw materials market.

Teresa McPherson

February 5, 2019

The raw materials market is continuously impacted by factors including rising prices, limited supply and other uncertainties.

Nuremberg to Host European Coatings Show and Conference

The European Coatings Show will extend to eight halls for the first time, expecting more than 1,074 exhibitors.

February 1, 2019

In 2018, the European Coatings Show continued to gain growth with more than 30,000 industry attendees present to explore the 1,135 exhibitors.

Testing Scratch Resistance Beyond the Surface

New tests do more than scratch the surface of automotive coatings.

January 9, 2019

Know that sickening feeling when you exit the grocery store and find your car has been banged up by a runaway shopping cart?

How Satisfied Are You with Your Job?

Our exclusive survey details the satisfaction of employees in the adhesives, sealants and related industries.

January 4, 2019

Adhesives & Sealants Industry recently surveyed our print magazine, digital edition and eNewsletter subscribers to find out how satisfied they are with their jobs.

The Circular Economy and the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

“Closing the loop” of product life cycles benefits the environment, the economy and society.

Philip Bruce

January 2, 2019

The European Commission is committed to transforming Europe's economy into a more sustainable one and enhancing the circular economy.

Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: What does fumed silica do for adhesives and sealants compared to other thickeners?

Dave Dunn's December 2018 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

December 10, 2018

What does fumed silica do for adhesives and sealants compared to other thickeners like wood flour or clays, and how do you handle the huge clouds of dust from the bags?

Market Trends

Demand is High for High-Performance Adhesives

Rising demand for high-performance adhesives in the aerospace industry is projected to drive market growth.

November 15, 2018

The global high-performance adhesives market was valued at $9.4 billion in 2017, and is anticipated to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% from 2018 to 2026, according to a report from Transparency Market Research.

Mergers and Acquisitions in Adhesives and Sealants: 2018 Review and Outlook

Activity is predicted to continue as conditions for mergers, acquisitions and divestitures remain favorable.

Andy Hinz

November 14, 2018

When discussing merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the adhesives and sealants industry over the last several years, we have found ourselves repeating many of the same themes. . .