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Editor's Memo

Sustainability

Sustainability has become a mainstay in nearly every industry, including adhesives and sealants.

May 4, 2017

Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword in manufacturing—it has become a mainstay in nearly every industry, including adhesives and sealants. In addition to reduced emissions and landfill waste, “green” products also reduce the chance of exposing workers to dangerous toxins.

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Going Solar

Chemique Adhesives anticipates energy-cost reduction and reduced emissions thanks to a 30-kW solar installation.

May 4, 2017

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Chemique Adhesives recently announced that the 30-kW solar installation on the roof of its North American headquarters in Kennesaw, Ga., has begun operation. The solar power addition is part of the company’s corporate commitment to sustainability.

H.B. Fuller Receives Best Innovator Award

January 25, 2016

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H.B. Fuller recently announced it has received a Best Innovator China 2015 Award.

TECHSIL: Silicone Adhesive

October 27, 2015

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SnapSil TN8000 is a new silicone adhesive available in the UK market.

DOE Announces $9 Million for Solar Energy Systems

December 12, 2014

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Eligible projects will examine the performance of PV modules and develop accelerated tests to better understand how solar modules change over time and achieve improved lifetime performance of the modules.

Focus On: Sailing on Solar with Structural Adhesives

One solar-powered boat won the world championship with the help of structural adhesives.

November 1, 2014

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The DONG Energy Solar Challenge is a highly competitive solar boat race that generates some of the most dynamic designs and construction techniques in composite technology and sustainability.

Handicapping the Field: How Next-Generation Solar PV Materials Will Emerge into the Market

The search is on for materials platforms that improve the conversion efficiency of solar panels.

November 1, 2014

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The solar panel industry now seems back on track following the boom-and-bust period.

Editor's Memo: Taking Things Easy?

Maybe the goal shouldn't be taking things "easy" so much as using and enjoying our time wisely.

Susan Sutton

November 1, 2014

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If you’re anything like me, the concept of “taking things easy” is totally foreign.

Energy Department Announces $53 Million to Drive Innovation, Cut Cost of Solar Power

October 31, 2014

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Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz recently announced more than $53 million for 40 innovative research and development projects that aim to drive down the cost of solar energy.