Adhesives and Sealants Magazine

July 2019

In this issue, use our Distributor Directory to find the best distributor(s) to suit your needs, plus learn about logistics digitization, polyurethane sealants, pressure-sensitive adhesives, and more!

Chemical Industry Logistics Digitization in a Changing Economy

To gain stability in the changing economy, chemical industry businesses will need to undergo a digital transformation.

David Cahn

July 8, 2019

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The chemical industry in the U.S. is poised for significant growth in 2019, according to the American Chemistry Council (ACC).

Solving Challenges for Polyurethane Sealants

A latent hardener has been designed to overcome multiple issues associated with the formulation of one-component polyurethane sealants.

Tushar Trivedi

July 19, 2019

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Polyurethane (PU)-based joint sealants have become widely used for both new build and refurbishment projects, but their importance should never be underestimated, as they play an important role in the performance of a building throughout its lifetime.

Market Trends

Optical Coatings: A Lucrative Industry Full of Opportunities

Optical coatings find use across a wide array of applications, including medical instruments, sensors, optical communications, lighting, automotive, and aerospace components.

July 16, 2019

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With the advent of the Industrial Revolution between the late 1700s and early 1800s, manufacturing processes marked a significant shift from localized to mass manufacturing.

Stick and Stay Stuck: Optimizing Performance for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

It is vital to use the correct pressure-sensitive adhesive for the specific material and environment.

Scott Krusinski

July 12, 2019

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Production problems…we’ve all been there. Consider this: A new type of plastic was selected for an automotive headlamp component.

Advancing Adhesives

Next-Level Distribution for Adhesives and Sealants

How can a modern-day distributor help companies in the adhesives and sealants industry take their business to the next level?

Susan Sutton

July 1, 2019

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At a basic level, distributors facilitate the sale and delivery of products between suppliers and end users.

Editor's Memo

Building Distributor Partnerships in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Strong distributor relationships can bring advanced benefits to help companies in the adhesives and sealants industry succeed.

Susan Sutton

July 1, 2019

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I’ve been watching a lot of the FIFA Women’s World Cup matches, and the level of competition has really kicked up since the 2015 event. It’s great to watch experienced, well-honed teams like England and France work together with such skill and efficiency. I can’t help but draw parallels to the successful partnerships we see between distributors, raw materials and chemicals suppliers, and manufacturers and end users in the adhesives and sealants industry.

The presentations will be focused on presenting recent research and results from leaders in the photo polymerizations field. Each speaker will be asked to present their recent results and critical achievements that have resulted from their research or those that would aid them in product development.