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Vertically Integrate for Sustainability

Vertically integrated tape suppliers can offer stabilized value, flexibility in product development and superior product performance.

Janet Page

November 13, 2018

Supplying industrial adhesive tape is a complex business.

Advancing Adhesives

Sustainable Fluid Dispensing and Packaging

A new cartridge system can reduce waste while lowering carbon footprints and supporting corporate sustainability initiatives.

November 12, 2018

The environmental performance of products and processes in all industrial sectors has increasingly become a critical issue, with sustainability directly influencing the design and selection of equipment.

The Adhesives and Sealants Sustainability Evolution

The adhesives industry must take the next step in advancing transparency and rigor to meet stakeholder demands.

November 8, 2018

For the adhesives industry, sustainability is becoming an essential value proposition.

Nordson Breaks Ground for New Global Hub

The facility will be located in an industrial park in Chippewa Falls, Wisc.

November 6, 2018

Nordson Corp. recently held a groundbreaking for a new world headquarters for its EDI extrusion and Premier fluid coating product lines.

Lightweighting Driving Global Aerospace Adhesives and Coatings Market

Merger and acquisition activities are expected to continue.

November 1, 2018

The global aerospace adhesives and coatings market is forecast to reach $1.9 billion by the end of 2024

PPG Named Home Depot Supplier Partner of the Year

The award was announced at The Home Depot’s annual Supplier Partnership Meeting in Atlanta.

October 29, 2018

PPG recently announced that it received The Home Depot ® Supplier Partner of the Year award in the paint category.

The Assembly Show Returns to Chicago

The Assembly Show will once again offer three days of educational sessions, exhibits, a dynamic keynote speaker, and plenty of networking.

October 9, 2018

Assembly industry enthusiasts will connect from October 23-25 at The Assembly Show, taking place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill.

Line Confocal Imaging Technology of Adhesives and Sealants

A new high-speed, high-resolution 3D imaging method is available for adhesive and sealant metrology and inspection applications.

Juha Saily

October 9, 2018

In the late 2000s, researchers at Technical Research Center of Finland (VTT) invented a new optical method to image 3D microtopography of surfaces at sub-micron resolution.

Testing the Rheology of Adhesive Materials

Manufacturers of adhesive materials conduct various physical property tests to develop performance specs for their products.

Robert McGregor Eric Chiang

October 9, 2018

Ease of application when removing the product from a container and initial bonding force after placement are two critical adhesive behavioral properties.

Bio-Based Adhesives Market Continues to Grow

This growth is reportedly primarily driven by the increasing demand from the packaging sector and stringent regulations for conventional adhesives in the U.S.

October 2, 2018

The market for bio-based adhesives and sealants is expected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.49%.