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Improving Lung Health, One Adhesive at a Time

November 1, 2017

Everyone loves fall. The crisp, October air chills the lungs with each deep breath, a refreshing change after a hot summer. Coincidentally, Healthy Lung Month is nationally recognized every October as a reminder of how important it is to keep our lungs in top condition while raising awareness to common contaminants and environmental pollution.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Bostik News Receives Most Reader Interest

Last week, readers were most interested in Bostik’s expansion news.

Teresa McPherson

October 30, 2017

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Is Glue the New Fashion Trend?

Fashion designers are entering the runways with something a little different than consumers are used to seeing in clothing lines: stitch-free clothing.

Joan Mantini

October 25, 2017

Adhesives are being used in place of traditional thread stitching to give designs smoother lines and a lighter feel.

Top 5 News that Sticks

PPG/Renault-Nissan Partnership Made Top News

Readers were most interested in PPG’s partnership with Renault-Nissan Alliance last week.

Teresa McPherson

October 23, 2017

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Minnesota Seeks Funding in Renewable Energy Initiatives

Joan Mantini

October 18, 2017

Energy and agriculture experts in Minnesota are working on securing loans and grants for the states renewable energy initiatives by tweaking the energy component to the farm bill.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Clicked Most on H.B. Fuller’s Revenue News

Last week, readers were most interested in H.B. Fuller’s third quarter revenue results.

Teresa McPherson

October 16, 2017

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Harvesting Wheat for Bio-Based Chemicals?

In the OPTISOCHEM project scientist are looking to turn the abundance of wheat straw into a more useful gas called bio-isobutene.

Joan Mantini

October 11, 2017

Researchers are looking at leftover straw from the large amounts of wheat that is currently left unused on European farms to use in the development of greener biochemical.

Top 5 News that Sticks

ViscoTec Expansion News Garners the Most Reader Interest

Last week, ViscoTec’s expansion news received the most clicks.

Teresa McPherson

October 9, 2017

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Gecko Toe Pads and Shark Fins Inspire Energy Saving Wind Turbines

The development and testing of a new surface coating that could help control the flow around wind turbine blades is being examined to not only increase efficiency, but also in hopes to reduce the maintenance cost in the turbines.

Joan Mantini

October 4, 2017

A company through the Texas Tech University Innovation Hub at Research Park is working on the development of a new product, which originated from using gecko toe pads as their models, that could increase wind turbine efficiency.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Huron Capital New Platform Company News Receives the Most Interest

Last week, news about Huron Capital’s new venture garnered the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

October 2, 2017

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.