September 2026

Adhesives & Sealants Industry

Check out the September 2026 edition of ASI, featuring WAC 2026, Binder Technology Additives for PSAs, news and more!

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WAC 2026 Heads to London

The global conference brings industry leaders together for three days of technical sessions, executive insights, and networking.

Karen Parker

August 26, 2026

Discover the keynote speakers, technical sessions, EXPO, and networking opportunities planned for WAC 2026 in London.

Carpenters putting a particle board in place

Production Solution for NAF Grade Particleboard with PMDI as Binder

Polymeric diphenylmethane diisocyanate (pMDI) is used as the binder in the production of NAF-grade particleboard.

Song Tu Xiangshuo Wang Kai Wang Jiuyi Sun

August 25, 2026

Researchers have developed an approach that could help overcome two key barriers to producing no-added-formaldehyde (NAF) particleboard on continuous production lines, potentially improving manufacturing efficiency while reducing formaldehyde emissions.

A vibrant 3D animation featuring a complex molecular structure made of a glossy, amber-colored glass material

Additive Technology Improves Adhesion to LSE Substrates in PSAs

Advanced formulation technology improves adhesion to PE, PP, and other low-surface-energy materials.

Dr. Beth Ann Pearson

August 21, 2026

A novel additive from Estron Chemical helps acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives deliver enhanced adhesion to low-surface-energy substrates without sacrificing shear strength.

Group of workers in the logistics industry work in a warehouse with chemicals

Chemical Distribution in an Era of Uncertainty

From tariffs to transportation disruptions, distributors are helping manufacturers navigate a more complex supply chain landscape.

Karen Parker

August 28, 2026

Tariffs, geopolitical instability, and transportation challenges are reshaping chemical distribution. Here's how distributors are adapting.

A fully loaded cargo ship docked at the Port of Houston on Galveston Bay, Texas

The New Adhesive Playbook: Competing through Supply Security and Reformulation

Philip Marsh

September 2, 2026

A decade of disruptions has changed how companies manage sourcing, reformulation, and technology development to reduce risk and protect supply.

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Where AI Meets Human Expertise

Karen Parker

September 4, 2026

AI may transform how technical work gets done, but technology is only part of the equation. Companies still need to determine where AI can provide practical value.

Water bottles with labels in a recycling box

Product Focus: Adhesive Technologies

Innovations in Packaging Adhesives

Karen Parker

August 31, 2026

Here are four of the latest adhesive technologies developed for packaging applications, supporting recyclability, manufacturing efficiency, and a wider range of packaging materials.

This annual Midwest coatings conference combines all of the high-quality technical presentations, exhibits and networking opportunities from the Coatings Trends and Technologies and Powder Coating Summit conferences into one new event. The event caters to both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers.

As the industry’s premier international event, WAC 2026 offers a unique opportunity for professionals from every continent to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of the sector.

Adhesives & Sealants Industry

September 2026

Cover Story

WAC 2026 Heads to London

Features

Production Solution for NAF Grade Particleboard with PMDI as Binder

Additive Technology Improves Adhesion to LSE Substrates in PSAs

Chemical Distribution in an Era of Uncertainty

Columns

The New Adhesive Playbook: Competing through Supply Security and Reformulation

Where AI Meets Human Expertise

Departments

Innovations in Packaging Adhesives

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