Adhesives and Sealants Magazine

2020 Raw Materials and Chemicals Roundtable

In response to continued uncertainties, raw materials and chemicals suppliers are undertaking a number of strategic initiatives.

Susan Sutton

February 3, 2020

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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.

Manufacturing Conversion: Transitioning from Conventional UV to LED Curing

While the process steps in a UV LED manufacturing conversion are slightly more involved than a direct-swap mercury replacement, the benefits are often significant and well worth the time and effort.

Carlos Alvarez

Pamela Lee

February 10, 2020

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In industrial manufacturing, companies often push the life of capital equipment in the hope of optimizing operational costs by utilizing assets that have long since been paid off. However, when the line goes down and failure ultimately occurs, companies can be left scrambling to secure the necessary replacements to resume production. When direct replacements and spare parts are standard and readily available, this practice is justifiable and cost effective. In cases where replacement items have long lead times or have become obsolete and replaced by technology that is not a drop-in solution, waiting until failure can be disastrous to a company’s bottom line.

Cultivating the Coatings Industry: 2020 American Coatings Show and Conference

The American Coatings Show will run simultaneously with the American Coatings Conference this year, offering show and conference attendees more networking and business opportunities.

February 27, 2020

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Coatings professionals are gearing up for the 2020 American Coatings Show and Conference (ACS/ACC), which will be held March 31-April 2 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.

Online Extra

Improving Shipment Efficiencies in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Challenges exist within many transportation departments, including a lack of drivers, new hours of service rules, fluctuating demand, and higher prices.

David Cahn

February 24, 2020

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According to Grand View Research, the global adhesives and sealants market was valued at $52.6 billion in 2017 and is expected to witness a CAGR of 5.6% from 2018-2025. Increasing demand from automotive, construction, packaging, furniture, footwear, and pressure-sensitive applications are primary factors driving growth.

Meeting Modern Challenges in Bonding to Automotive Thermoplastic Olefin Plastics

Thermoplastic olefin plastics present unique challenges for pressure-sensitive adhesives in automotive applications.

Hillary Cole

February 17, 2020

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Thermoplastic olefin (TPO) materials belong to the larger group of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). As such, they come in many formulations and can be molded into parts with different surface finishes. Increasingly used in the automotive industry as an alternative to high-cost, heavy metal materials, TPO plastics present unique bonding challenges for pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) manufacturers.

From the Editor

Sourcing Solutions for Raw Materials and Chemicals

The goal of our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook is to help you source the materials you need to succeed.

Susan Sutton

February 6, 2020

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Welcome to the annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook! Our goal with this handbook is to help you source the materials you need to succeed.

Strategic Solutions

Evolving Hybrid Adhesives

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.

Aggie Lotz

Robert K. Ddamulira

February 13, 2020

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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.