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Sika Third Quarter Sales Grow 6.7%

November 8, 2013

Sika recently announced that its net sales for the first nine months of 2013 were CHF 3,807.7 million (~ $4,174 million).

3M Third Quarter Sales Grow 5.6%

November 6, 2013

3M recently reported third quarter sales of $7.9 billion, an increase of 5.6% compared to the same period last year.

Advancing Adhesives: Finding Adhesive Solutions

A collaborative approach to adhesive product development between manufacturers and clients can ensure regulatory compliance.

Kristin Dispenza

November 1, 2013

"Faster, better, cheaper” — does this slogan capture the nature of your customers’ demands?

Solid Reasons for Solid Systems

Solid-system adhesives offer a variety of benefits for the workplace and the environment.

Maureen McHale

November 1, 2013

According to a 2012 market intelligence report, the worldwide solvent market is expected to produce revenues of approximately $33 billion by 2019.

Ask Dr. Dave: November 2013

Are epoxy adhesives with short cure times strong and durable?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

November 1, 2013

QUESTION: I see many so-called “five-minute” epoxy adhesives (and sometimes ones with even shorter cure times). Are these adhesives truly strong and durable?

Surface Treatment Effects

Surface treatments can affect bond strength on hard-to-bond substrates.

Rory Wolf Ann Forcum

October 1, 2013

Although five major bonding mechanisms are associated with adhesion promotion, two primary factors predominately influence the adhesion of any type of polymer to another substrate: chemical surface-to-surface interaction at the molecular level, and the wettability of the adhesive so as to enable surface spreading. Adhesion values can also be influenced by the matrix, or vehicle, that enables surface wet-out.

Mechanical vs. Adhesive Bonds in Assembly

Using multiple materials in assembly can provide many advantages.

Antoine Curet

October 1, 2013

Adhesive bonding can be used to assemble identical materials or materials of different types; the purpose of such an assembly is to transfer mechanical loads in a given environment.

Evolving Pressure-Sensitive Tape Adhesives

Technology is keeping pace with demands for increasingly industrial applications.

Thomas C. Epple

September 5, 2013

Industries ranging from automotive and consumer electronics to building and construction are designing and manufacturing products that call for increasingly sophisticated bonding solutions.

2013 ASI Top 25

The ASI Top 25 is our exclusive ranking of the top 25 manufacturers of adhesives and sealants.

August 5, 2013

This issue of Adhesives & Sealants Industry magazine brings the ASI Top 25, our exclusive ranking of the top 25 manufacturers of adhesives and sealants.