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!
Worldwide demand for all label types was approximately 64.2 billion sq m in 2018, representing healthy growth of 4.4% over 2017 volumes.
July 30, 2019
According to recent research, pressure-sensitive labeling continues to represent a 40% share of the global labeling technologies market, while the established glue-applied technology claims second place (35% market share), and the still-growing sleeve labeling technologies now represent a solid 19% share.
A multiple-label solution is providing environmental and mechanical protection while authenticating Brose Antriebstechnik's e-bike drive systems.
July 23, 2019
Electric bicycles are becoming increasingly popular. In Germany, their number has nearly doubled in the last three years, according to the Federal Statistical Office. The importance of developing powerful and robust electric motors and precautions against tampering and pirating has grown accordingly.
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.
Optical coatings find use across a wide array of applications, including medical instruments, sensors, optical communications, lighting, automotive, and aerospace components.
July 16, 2019
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.
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.
In the plumbing industry, solvent-based PVC cements are used for bonding PVC plastics. However, if you need a solvent-free system, cyanoacrylates and reactive acrylics have been widely used on rigid PVC.