Karen Parker

Scientists have discovered a hearth in an excavation area of the Vanguard Cave, a natural sea cave in Gibraltar, that shows evidence of what one might be tempted to call the first adhesive and sealant "factory."

In 2024, readers used ASI’s multiple information platforms to learn the latest in industry news, raw materials and chemicals, and new products.

There are two pieces of information that have been repeatedly presented to me since I started editing this publication: one – people in this industry work very hard to create new chemistries to solve large and small problems across many, many industries; and two – the average person never really considers the impact adhesives and sealants have on their day-to-day lives. 

An industrial-grade wax with a 35% lower carbon footprint is helping packaging-adhesive formulators reduce their Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions.

Engineers and manufacturing executives will see the latest innovation in manufacturing technology at the ASSEMBLY Show 2024, taking place October 22–24.

Top executives in the adhesive and sealant industry will gather in South Carolina to network with peers and learn new ways to navigate current challenges.

A recent report on the demand for sustainable adhesives projects that the market for sustainable adhesives will be worth $3.7 billion by 2029.

Representatives from Palmer Holland and the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) answer questions about the latest challenges in the chemical distribution industry. 

The only North American sustainability event for the adhesive and sealant industry, ASC’s annual Sustainability Summit is set to take place in Cincinnati, Ohio, from September 23–25, 2024.

If you happened to be traveling on an airplane, using public transit in a major U.S. city, or interacting with your healthcare provider the week of July 19, then you may have had a very personal, up-close experience with the overarching role technology plays in our modern world.