Adhesives and Sealants Topics

OMYA: 100% Recycled Functional Additive

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:24:45 -0400

Omyaloop FC is a certified 100% recycled functional additive for polymer and construction applications.

PPG Appoints New Senior VP and CFO

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:52:02 -0400

The board of directors has elected Jamie A. Beggs to serve as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 6.

Sika Expands in Central Asia with New Subsidiary

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:03:31 -0400

The move expands Sika’s global network to 103 national subsidiaries and underscores the strategic significance of the region.

Henkel Program Elevates Threadlocking in Industrial Assembly

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:50:56 -0400

Reliability Begins Here is a new multi-year global program designed to elevate awareness, understanding, and adoption of Loctite threadlockers – Henkel’s foundational technology in industrial assembly.

tesa and AUMOVIO Develop Detachable Adhesive Bond for Automotive Displays

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:21:20 -0400

Adhesive tapes manufacturer tesa and technology company AUMOVIO, a spin-off of Continental's Automotive business unit, are working together to introduce a new solution for the mechanical integration of automotive displays.

Creative Materials Receives ITAR Certification and ISO Recertifications

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:11:20 -0400

Creative Materials Inc. recently achieved International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) certification and successfully completed ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 recertification audits.

Toyochem Offers Alkali-Soluble Hot-Melt Adhesives to Global Markets

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:34:19 -0400

Toyochem Co. Ltd. the polymer materials division of Japan’s artience Group, is expanding the global availability of its Labelmelt™ series of its alkali-soluble hot-melt adhesives for roll-fed film labels.

PROSYS FILL LLC: Chub Filling System

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:24:13 -0400

This high-speed, servo-driven vertical chub filling system boosts accuracy, uptime, and cleanliness for high-viscosity industrial packaging lines.

HENKEL: PUR Hot Melt

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:27:25 -0400

The hot-melt solution from Henkel simplifies appliance assembly and enables waste-reducing in-process debonding.

Researchers Draw Inspiration from Mussels and Mistletoe to Design Sustainable Materials

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:12:26 -0400

"By mimicking nature, we can develop new greener and more sustainable avenues for making materials with excellent properties," explained McGill University professor Matthew Harrington, lead author on a new study.

DuPont Announces New 2035 Sustainability Goals

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:28:05 -0400

DuPont announced its new 2035 Sustainability Goals that outline how the company will deliver growth through its progress in key impact areas.

ASC Announces Winners of Its 2026 Innovation Awards

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:14:42 -0400

The award recipients were recognized at ASC’s Annual Convention & Expo in Nashville, Tennessee.

Henkel Unveils New Sustainability Targets for 2030

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:11:21 -0400

Henkel reports that the new targets reflect a strategic decision to further accelerate impact across the company’s value chain.

AVERY DENNISON: Tapes for EV Battery Cells

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:53:26 -0400

Avery Dennison has released a new pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes portfolio for EV battery cell connection systems.

Adhesives and Sealants Play Key Role in PEM Humidifiers

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Explore how customizable 2K adhesive systems enhance sealing, bonding, and production efficiency in PEM fuel cell technologies.

APPLIED Adhesives Achieves 3M Preferred Adhesive Distributor Designation

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:35:11 -0400

APPLIED Adhesives has been accepted into the 3M Preferred Adhesive Distributor Program.

DELO Expands Medical Electronics Portfolio

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:43:15 -0400

DELO Industrial Adhesives has expanded its medical electronics portfolio with five new IBOA- and TPO-free adhesives.

DAP: Latex Sealant

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:11:11 -0400

A new sealant from DAP delivers flexibility, cold-weather application, and wet-surface adhesion combined with easy gunning, tooling, and water cleanup.

Huntsman Highlights Innovations for Aerospace OEMs at SAMPE 2026

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:01:49 -0400

Two experts from Huntsman Advanced Materials will discuss regulatory challenges for composite and adhesive chemistries and how to solve those challenges.

DuPont Completes Divestiture of Aramids Business

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:17:20 -0400

DuPont has completed the previously announced divestiture of its Aramids business, which includes Kevlar and Nomex.

Nouryon Expands Silica Manufacturing in China

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:31:13 -0400

Nouryon expands China manufacturing to meet growing demand for premium colloidal silica.

Dow Names New CEO, Fitterling to Become Executive Chair of Board

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:57:16 -0400

Jim Fitterling, chair and chief executive officer (CEO) of Dow, will step down as CEO and become executive chair of Dow's board.

APPLIED Adhesives Acquires LJD Packaging

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:13:16 -0400

APPLIED Adhesives has completed its acquisition of LJD Packaging, a distributor of adhesives and equipment.

ELKEM SILICONES: Silicone Adhesive for HVAC Systems

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:02:45 -0400

The two-component adhesive is designed to meet the exacting demands of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in industrial environments.

HENKEL: Tin-free Adhesive Sealant

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:40:04 -0400

The tin-free adhesive sealant offers a simplified, sustainable solution for the heavy equipment sector.

EPA Updates Reporting Deadline for TSCA PFAS Reporting Rule

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:16:37 -0400

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing the start of the reporting period for a perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) reporting rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

Palmer Holland Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:36:11 -0400

Specialty chemicals distributor Palmer Holland Inc. has appointed a new chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2026.

RPM International Makes Leadership Changes Within Its Consumer Group

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:25:41 -0400

RPM reports that the changes will help accelerate growth and efficiency in a more global, diversified consumer business.

Bio-Based Resins Suitable for High-Performance Adhesives and Composite Applications

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:46:54 -0400

Researchers at the University of Oulu, Finland, have developed new high-performance, bio-based resins that can replace conventional oil-based materials in composite products.

Adhesive Tape Wins Soybean Innovation Competition

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:34:46 -0400

A 95% soybean-sourced adhesive tape earned the grand prize in the 32^nd annual Student Soybean Innovation Competition, a partnership between the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Purdue University.