The wide use of dissimilar substrate materials driving the selection of sealants was reported in The Adhesive and Sealant Council’s “2017-2020 North American Market Report for Adhesives and Sealants with a Global Overview.”

With increasing consolidation among adhesives manufacturers and the raw material suppliers that support them, global product formulation and availability of materials used in these formulations continue to grow in importance.

Independent testing and third-party validation of application-specific and customer-required adhesive products are expected across the value chain. It is especially important to validate adhesive performance for the electronics industry.

This first installment of a two-part series highlights the value proposition of today's adhesive chemistries and curing methods to high-value end-use markets.

Tariffs, trade deals, and acquisitions—oh, my! In response to continued uncertainties resulting from ongoing political tensions and changing market dynamics, raw materials and chemicals suppliers are undertaking a number of strategic initiatives.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council will hold an Adhesive Science Short Course from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, April 20, at the Hilton Chicago.

Brenntag recently announced that it will become the primary distributor for Arkema Inc. waterborne resins in Canada.

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.