February 2018 Issue | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

Adhesives and Sealants Magazine

February 2018

The February issue includes our Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook

2018 Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook

Our supplier index, and resource that defines materials used to manufacture adhesives and sealants.

February 7, 2018

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This issue features ASI’s 17th annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook, a purchasing and applications resource that defines materials used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, and indexes suppliers of those materials

2018 Raw Materials and Chemicals Roundtable

Industry leaders weigh in on what’s happening in this often tumultuous sector of the adhesives and sealants industry.

Teresa McPherson

February 7, 2018

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How is the increase in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the adhesives and sealants industry affecting the industry?

Vehicle Ownership Rates Driving Auto Refinish Coating Market

The automotive refinish coating market is expected to grow to $12 billion by the end of 2022.

February 9, 2018

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Polyurethane has the highest potential for growth in the automotive refinish coating market and is anticipated to gain share at the expense of other resin types. The polyurethane segment is predicted to be worth just under $4.7 billion at the end of 2022.

Customizing Efficiency in Manufacturing

Companies can realize major efficiencies and cost savings with standardized processes.

Ivan Seselj

February 1, 2018

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Process improvement initiatives can vary greatly from company to company; however, many organizations share a common problem: the challenge of managing process variations.

Sexual Harassment: What’s Happening?

Employers must actively look for ways to fight sexual harassment in the workplace.

Richard D. Alaniz

February 1, 2018

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The tsunami of sexual harassment allegations reported on an almost-daily basis against so many rich, famous and powerful men raises a fair question: How will this affect the workplace where the not-so-rich-and-famous spend their workdays helping their company succeed?

Editor's Memo

Focus on Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives

Our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook includes definition/use information for key products, as well as supplier details.

Teresa McPherson

February 1, 2018

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We’re all about raw materials this month. Our annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook includes definition/use information for key products, as well as supplier details.

Ask Dr. Dave

How do I select the right adhesive or sealant to bond and seal industrial components?

Dave Dunn's February 2018 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

February 1, 2018

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This is a very interesting question. Many adhesives are used in what is called a “zero gap” situation, where the adhesive is applied between two closely fitting surfaces, which are then clamped together.

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.