Adhesives & Sealants Industry Top Stories

Synthomer Announces Agreement to Acquire OMNOVA Solutions

OMNOVA Solutions employs approximately 1,900 people and operates 13 sites across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

July 10, 2019

Synthomer plc recently announced that it has reached an agreement with OMNOVA Solutions Inc. on the terms of a recommended acquisition of the entire issued and to-be-issued share capital of OMNOVA.

Chemical Industry Logistics Digitization in a Changing Economy

To gain stability in the changing economy, chemical industry businesses will need to undergo a digital transformation.

David Cahn

July 8, 2019

The chemical industry in the U.S. is poised for significant growth in 2019, according to the American Chemistry Council (ACC).

Advancing Adhesives

Next-Level Distribution for Adhesives and Sealants

How can a modern-day distributor help companies in the adhesives and sealants industry take their business to the next level?

Susan Sutton

July 1, 2019

At a basic level, distributors facilitate the sale and delivery of products between suppliers and end users.

SEMICON West Helps Attendees Move "Beyond Smart"

SEMICON West will reportedly take aim at global electronics manufacturing industry disruptors with programs and pavilions focused on critical areas of industry growth.

June 28, 2019

The 49th SEMICON West will be held July 9-11, 2019, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

Ask Dr. Dave

Why do monomers from different suppliers result in different cure speeds and stabilities for anaerobic adhesives?

Dr. Dave tackles the effect that monomers can have on anaerobic adhesives formulations.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

June 24, 2019

I started my career as a chemist with Loctite Corp., and we used to manufacture our own monomers.

Adhesives & Sealants in Paradise: FEICA 2019

FEICA’s 2019 European Adhesive and Sealant Conference & EXPO is expected to attract more than 600 industry leaders from all over the world.

June 21, 2019

This year’s FEICA European Adhesive and Sealant Conference & EXPO will take place in Dubrovnik, Croatia, from September 11-13.

Strategic Solutions

Will Your Next Car be Assembled Like a Smartphone?

Electrically conductive adhesive use is rising as fine spacing, environmental restrictions, and new materials impact or replace vehicle assembly methods.

James (Jim) E. Swope

June 18, 2019

Mobility trends point to the expanded use of sensors, cameras, and electronic controls in vehicle assembly.

Strengthening the Adhesives and Sealants Industry's Future

The ASC's dynamic three-day Annual Spring Conference and Expo enabled attendees to broaden their knowledge, see the latest technologies, and network with peers.

Susan Sutton

June 14, 2019

The adhesives and sealants community gathered in Philadelphia April 8-10 for the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s (ASC) Annual Spring Conference and Expo.

Henkel Opens European Hub for Aerospace Adhesive Solutions

With an investment of about €35 million (approximately $39.4 million), Henkel aims to serve the constantly growing demand for high-performance solutions supporting key trends in the global aerospace industry.

June 12, 2019

Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit recently officially inaugurated its new production facility for aerospace applications in Montornès del Vallès (Montornès), Spain.

Process Improvements

Enclosed System for Mixing and Production of Adhesives and Sealants

A new mixing and filling system allows for complete product manufacture, from mixing through to the filling stage, inclusive of the storage and filling of sealant and adhesive products.

June 11, 2019

An enclosed and automated sealant/adhesive mixing and filling system has been launched that uses at its core the TPM Press Mixer.