Companies that took advantage of the opportunity to learn, afforded by the supply chain crisis, have profited greatly and are more prepared than ever to tackle similar difficult times in the future.
In light of the supply chain crisis in 2021-2022, the specialty chemicals industry needs to examine the way it does business and make changes to ensure smooth and less vulnerable operations.
The global chemical industry has experienced some rocky years of late, and it is clear that industry is still working out the effects of the disruptions.
July 31, 2024
To summarize the overall trends in the industry in 2023, sales from many companies were down for the year, but the end of the year and the beginning of 2024 offer reasons for optimism.
The proposal for a new EU Ecodesign Regulation is relevant to adhesives and sealants because it involves regulatory standards for product where adhesives and sealants play an important role.
Because of their unique properties in the electronics sector, adhesives and sealants make a difference in terms of process efficiency, design optimization, durability, repairability, and recycling.
When the economy stabilizes, it is anticipated that M&A activity overall will rise, and companies looking to make a move in the market must optimize their strategy to get the best results.
Optimal execution throughout a merger, acquisition, or divestiture is necessary to achieve the best possible deal and position your company for future success.
Scott Buss, the business development director for the Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division at 3M, discusses the company’s successes with ASI’s editor, Karen Parker.
Founded in Munich, Germany, in 1961, DELO currently manufacturers high-tech adhesives and multi-functional materials, as well as dispensing and curing equipment.
Tailor-made materials provide long-term protection for the antennas and sensors essential for the latest keyless entry and exterior door systems in new vehicles.
July 22, 2024
From flush exterior door handles to keyless functions, customized polybutadiene potting compounds can play a big part in innovative functionalities and the brand-specific design of a vehicle access systems.
Linerless labels are rising in popularity given their sustainability and efficiency advantages, and converters may not understand their adhesive and release coating properties.
July 19, 2024
By understanding how the linered and linerless label construction is different, converters can better incorporate linerless labels into their linered label production lines or switch to them entirely.
From glucose and heart monitoring devices to defibrillator systems and beyond, more people are wearing devices that provide essential information to their doctors.
July 17, 2024
Acrylic adhesives are the best choice for wearable and long-term wear applications due to the variety of benefits they offer.
The company’s emphasis on innovation was again recognized by the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) when H.B. Fuller received the ASC's 2024 Innovation Award.
H.B. Fuller’s Lee Polance, VP, Global Technology, Engineering Adhesives, discussed the company’s growth and sustainability goals, and the importance innovation plays within the company.