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Foam Expo North America Show Wrapup

The second annual Foam Expo event attracted international interest with an expo and conference program.

May 1, 2018

The second annual Foam Expo and Conference took place March 6-8 in Novi, Mich. The event featured 291 exhibitors displaying cutting-edge technologies and concepts to 4,859 visitors who spanned the technical foam manufacturing supply chain. The event attracted considerable international interest, with attendees flying in from Mexico, Japan and China, as well as the U.S. and Canada.

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ASC Announces Innovation Award Winners

Bostik received the primary award, which was presented to Darius Deak, global R&D director, nonwovens.

April 30, 2018

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced the recipients of its second annual Innovation Awards.

Thomas to Retire as Covestro CEO

Thomas previously announced plans to retire at the end of his contract as CEO, September 30.

April 18, 2018

The supervisory board of Covestro has agreed on an amicable retirement of Patrick Thomas’ tenure as CEO, effective May 31.

Evonik to Expand Production Capacity

The start-up is scheduled for the third quarter.

April 16, 2018

Evonik is reportedly expanding its production capacities for its methacrylate crosslinkers.

Hot Melts Lead Adhesive Tapes Market Growth

China is reportedly leading the market for adhesive tapes in the Asia-Pacific region.

April 13, 2018

The adhesive tapes market is estimated to be $51.3 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach $69.4 billion by 2022.

Strategic Solutions

Beyond Adhesion: Disruptive Innovation’s Impact in Transportation Adhesives

Part two of this series compares consumption trends in automotive powertrain adhesives and sealants to those of pure electric drivetrains.

Aggie Lotz Daniel S. Murad

April 6, 2018

In internal combustion (IC) engines, epoxy, silicone and UV/visible light-curing formulations offer enhanced capabilities and speed productivity to meet OEM and tier suppliers’ requirements. Significant innovations in gasketing, impregnation compounds, and bonding and potting can improve overall performance for automotive assembly applications.

H.B. Fuller Income Jumps 42% in First Quarter 2018

Net income for the first quarter of 2018 was $47.7 million.

April 3, 2018

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced financial results for the first quarter that ended March 3.

Case Study

Customized Coatings for an Outdoor Structural Application

Valspar created four architectural coatings for a multi-use amphitheater in Maryland.

April 2, 2018

Located in a spacious park located at the center of downtown Columbia, Md., Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods is a tribute to the arts and the environment.

From the ASC President: Gather with the Adhesives and Sealants Industry in Miami

The ASC 2018 Annual Spring Convention and Expo provides opportunities to learn, share, and network with industry professionals.

Bill Allmond

April 2, 2018

I am pleased to share exciting details about the ASC 2018 Annual Spring Convention and Expo. As you know, this annual event is the largest U.S. gathering of adhesive and sealant professionals.

Dispensing Systems for Dosing Two-Component Silicones

Dosing systems should offer easy adjustment of the mixing ratio.

April 2, 2018

Silicones are some of the most versatile connecting materials available and can be used across a huge range of applications. In addition, the ongoing development of silicones is opening new applications in the industry for future production methods, leading to a need for new processing systems for both one- and two-component materials.