Adhesives & Sealants Industry Top Stories

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The State of the Global Specialty Chemicals Industry 2025-2027f: Supply Chains Subject to Geopolitical Bedlam

Geopolitical uncertainty, rising transportation costs, and fragile supply chains are challenging adhesives and sealants producers to rethink sourcing, inventory, and long-term strategy.

George R. Pilcher

November 3, 2026

ChemQuest examines the forces shaping the global adhesives and sealants market and why supply-chain resilience will remain critical through 2027.

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Transforming Recycled Plastics into High-Performance Hot Melts

New materials and formulation strategies are helping post-consumer recycled plastics overcome performance challenges in hot-melt adhesives.

Emily Newton

October 30, 2026

Advances in materials and formulation strategies are making recycled plastics increasingly viable for high-performance hot-melt adhesives.

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Automation Improves Adhesive Application for Motorsport Electronics

Automated adhesive dispensing helped a motorsport electronics manufacturer improve repeatability, reduce scrap, and expand production capacity.

Karen Parker

October 28, 2026

See how automated adhesive dispensing helped a motorsport electronics manufacturer reduce scrap while improving precision and production capacity.

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PFAS Regulations Take Different Paths in EU and US

As the EU moves toward broad PFAS restrictions, the United States is taking a different approach shaped by federal policy changes and widely varying state regulations.

Matthew Fall

October 26, 2026

Explore how differing PFAS regulations in the EU and United States could affect industries that rely on these persistent chemicals.

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Closing the Accuracy Gap in Silicone Extractables Testing

How an XRF-based method can improve accuracy, accessibility and confidence in release coating quality control.

Justin Horst

Timothy Rummel

October 22, 2026

Discover how XRF-based silicone extractables testing can provide higher-resolution data without adding unnecessary complexity.

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Planning Today for Tomorrow’s Scientific Breakthroughs

Karen Parker

October 9, 2026

We are benefiting from generations of investment in science, but will the next generation inherit the same opportunities? A look at research, scientific talent, and the importance of investing beyond our own horizon.

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Distribution Strategies to Improve Cost and Cash Flow

Companies that align sales, operations, and supply chains are best positioned for construction market growth.

Lisa Anderson

October 2, 2026

As costs rise and interest rates remain elevated, distributors must find opportunities to reduce costs, free up cash, and increase productivity while continuing to provide high levels of customer service.

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Trends Shaping the Next Generation of Adhesives and Sealants

How new materials and market demands are driving formulation innovation.

Ralph Barthel

September 30, 2026

From lightweight substrates to digital development tools, multiple trends are changing how adhesives and sealants are formulated and manufactured.

ASI News Now: Episode 1

Adhesive Technology Reaches New Heights

How many pounds of Henkel’s Loctite adhesive were used in one of the world’s most iconic churches?

September 28, 2026

From structural bonding at Barcelona’s Sagrada Família to advances in packaging and quality control, Episode 1 of ASI News Now highlights how adhesive technologies are addressing demanding applications across industries.