Adhesives and Sealants Topics

IMCD Group Appoints Vlad Miller President, US

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:07:03 -0400

Miller has been with IMCD US since 2018, when he joined as vice president of Finance.

LANXESS Raises Adipic Acid Prices Worldwide

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:55:10 -0400

LANXESS is increasing its prices for adipic acid with immediate effect.

Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. to Commercialize New Negative Thermal Expansion Filler

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:37:24 -0400

Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. is commercializing a new negative thermal expansion filler that contracts when heated, developed for semiconductor packaging materials.

CHARLES ROSS & SON CO.: Inline Mixer

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:08:00 -0400

A sanitary inline mixer, the ROSS MegaShear Model HSM-706MS-50 is designed for ultra-high-shear mixing applications requiring rapid particle size reduction, emulsification, and homogenization.

Pritt Gives €100,000 to UNICEF

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:08:52 -0400

As part of the annual We Craft for Children initiative of its consumer adhesives brand, Pritt, Henkel has donated €100,000 to UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund.

ACC Responds to U.S.-Canada Tariff Dispute

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:53:25 -0400

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) expressed disappointment that U.S. and Canadian officials did not reach an agreement to prevent retaliatory duties between the two countries.

AVERY DENNISON: RFID Inlay Materials

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:37:04 -0400

AD Fusion from Avery Dennison is a program designed to help label and packaging converters adopt RFID technology.

EPOXYSET INC.: Adhesives for Endoscope Manufacturing

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:21:33 -0400

Epoxyset introduced two new adhesives formulated for lens bonding and encapsulation on the camera of endoscopes.

ACTEGA Expands Sealant Manufacturing Capabilities in Asia

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:01:28 -0400

ACTEGA is investing in a new production facility for sealants at its Foshan site in Guangdong Province, China.

Scott Bader Names Sandtech Distribution Partner in France

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:37:49 -0400

Scott Bader recently announced a partnership with Sandtech for the distribution of its high-performance resins, gelcoats, and structural adhesives across France.

W. R. MEADOWS INC.: Liquid-Applied Flashing Membrane

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:27:19 -0400

HYDROWRAP PUMA FLASHING a rapid-curing, liquid-applied flashing and detailing membrane designed to provide reliable waterproofing protection in critical transition areas while reducing installation time.

LOUPE Americas 2026 to Feature Live Label Production Demonstration

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:15:56 -0400

LOUPE Americas 2026, formerly Labelexpo Americas, will feature The Label Trail, a live demonstration of the label production process from job specification through printing and finishing.

FORZA INC.: Sealant

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:06:41 -0400

Based on modified silane polymer technology, the moisture-curing sealant flows into riveted joints, fastener lines and irregular roof seams to create a continuous seal.

HarperLove Expands Corrugated Packaging Portfolio with Acquisition

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:50:55 -0400

HarperLove, provider of adhesives, performance additives, and technical solutions for the corrugated packaging industry, has acquired the corrugated products business of ChromaScape.

Conductive Adhesives Target Grounding and EMI Shield Bonding Applications

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:42:29 -0400

Pelnox, a manufacturer and supplier of epoxy, polyurethane, silicone and conductive resin products, is evaluating conductive adhesives for ground (GND) connections, EMI shield bonding and related applications inside electronic devices.

DELO: Super-Low-Temperature Curing Adhesives

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:25:15 -0400

Part of the company's DUALBOND LT family, the adhesives cure in as little as 10 minutes at 60 °C or one hour at 45 °C.

Henkel Lab Focuses on Furniture and Building Component Applications

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:08:05 -0400

Henkel’s Furniture and Building Components Laboratory at the Inspiration Centre Düsseldorf provides technical and process support for furniture and building component manufacturers.

Waterborne Symposium Issues Call for Papers for 2027 Event

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:42:07 -0400

The symposium will be held at The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, with technical presentations scheduled for February 10-12, 2027.

AMS Shareholders Approve Proposed Acquisition by H.B. Fuller

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:21:04 -0400

At a specially convened meeting, shareholders of Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc (AMS) approved H.B. Fuller’s proposed acquisition of the company.

PPG Recognized for Sustainability Practices

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:54:39 -0400

PPG has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the eighth consecutive year.

Survey Shows Strong, Bipartisan Support for US Biomanufacturing

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:41:47 -0400

A new national survey conducted by BioMADE shows broad, bipartisan support for expanding America’s bioindustrial manufacturing capabilities.

Housing Starts Fall as Market Challenges Persist

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:15:12 -0400

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau, overall housing starts declined 12.4% in July.

Clariant Expands Additives R&D Capabilities in China

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:08:44 -0400

Clariant recently launched two new research and development laboratories for its Additives business in China.

HENKEL: Hot-Melt Adhesive for Roof Tile Spacing

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Technomelt AS 4004 from Henkel is a hot-melt adhesive used for securing clay and concrete roof tiles during transport.

Michelman Announces Board Appointment

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:31:01 -0400

Michelman recently announced the appointment of Ron Voigt to its board of directors.

CHEMIQUE ADHESIVES: Industrial Adhesives

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:45:35 -0400

A new product range features adhesives in various viscosities for a variety of substrates.

EXCELITAS: Wide-Format UV Curing Lamps

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:23:09 -0400

The addition of 750 mm, 900 mm, 1050 mm and 1200 mm configurations supports virtually any industrial UV coating application width.

WEVO-CHEMIE Sealant Ensures Reliable High-Voltage Battery Production

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:58:04 -0400

WEVOSIL 23130 offers a material solution for FIPG sealing systems that is specifically tailored to meet the requirements of the Chinese GB 38031-2025 standard.

ASC Survey Reports Pricing Pressure and Rising Costs Top Industry Concerns

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:11:15 -0400

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) launched the Industry Pulse survey in the first quarter of 2026 to give its members timely, actionable market intelligence on a regular basis.

Covestro-Backed BioBTX Set to Produce Aromatics from Plastic Waste

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:57:16 -0400

Dutch circular chemistry technology developer BioBTX is building its first commercial-scale plant to convert mixed plastic waste into aromatic chemicals.