On May 21, Reuters reported that H.B. Fuller submitted an unsolicited all-cash proposal to acquire Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc (AMS), a U.K.-based medical supplier focused on wound-care technologies.
Both adhesives and raw materials suppliers are tying rising costs of their products to petrochemical constraints, tariffs, energy costs, logistics volatility, and the continued pressure on specialty chemical feedstocks.
Tape Week 2026 will bring pressure-sensitive adhesive tape manufacturers, suppliers, and end-users to Louisville for educational and networking opportunities.
The ASC 2026 Annual Convention and EXPO will bring adhesives and sealants professionals to Nashville for three days of education, networking, and industry insights.
As advanced manufacturing evolves, industrial adhesives are emerging as the critical link between lightweight design, automation, and high-performance assembly.
From EV batteries to composite aircraft structures, advanced adhesives are enabling lighter designs, smarter automation, and integrated production systems. Explore the technologies driving this shift.