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Technology and application updates, as well as the latest news and in-depth features involving finished adhesives and sealants.

]]> https://www.adhesivesmag.com/rss/2648 en-us DuPont Releases 2026 Sustainability Report The new report details the company’s progress in 2025 towards its climate and sustainability ambitions.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102395 Mon, 11 May 2026 14:21:25 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102395-dupont-releases-2026-sustainability-report H.B. Fuller to Open Aerospace Manufacturing Center of Excellence The new Aerospace Manufacturing Center of Excellence will be a purpose-built, certified manufacturing and innovation facility designed to accelerate growth across the aviation, space, and defense markets.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102392 Mon, 11 May 2026 13:50:27 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102392-hb-fuller-to-open-aerospace-manufacturing-center-of-excellence NAHB Debuts Resource That Estimates Quarterly Remodeling Spending The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is debuting a new resource called the State Projections of Remodeling. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102385 Wed, 06 May 2026 09:22:16 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102385-nahb-debuts-resource-that-estimates-quarterly-remodeling-spending BASF: Packaging Adhesives Water‑based Epotal® laminating adhesives support packaging recycling within existing infrastructures and processes.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102383 Tue, 05 May 2026 07:26:15 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102383-basf-packaging-adhesives Researchers Identify Freshwater Mussel Protein as Inspiration for Medical-grade Glues University of Toronto Engineering researchers have identified how some organisms attach themselves in wet environments, which could inform the design of adhesives that work reliably in water.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102382 Mon, 04 May 2026 18:10:34 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102382-researchers-identify-freshwater-mussel-protein-as-inspiration-for-medical-grade-glues ChemQuest Expands Strategy Bench with Appointment of New Director The ChemQuest Group has named a new director who brings expertise in strategy development and execution, as well as business and process improvement.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102381 Mon, 04 May 2026 17:39:03 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102381-chemquest-expands-strategy-bench-with-appointment-of-new-director WACKER to Present Research on Silicone Adhesives at Tape Week 2026 Wacker Chemical Corp. is presenting new silicone adhesive research at Tape Week 2026, taking place May 4-7 at the Omni Louisville Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102380 Mon, 04 May 2026 08:50:17 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102380-wacker-to-present-research-on-silicone-adhesives-at-tape-week-2026 Syensqo Partners with Avio for Space Materials Syensqo has signed a new long-term supply agreement with Avio, reinforcing a long-standing collaboration in support of advanced space launch systems.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102379 Fri, 01 May 2026 10:25:58 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102379-syensqo-partners-with-avio-for-space-materials Sika Expands in Central Asia with New Subsidiary The move expands Sika’s global network to 103 national subsidiaries and underscores the strategic significance of the region.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102376 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:03:31 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102376-sika-expands-in-central-asia-with-new-subsidiary Henkel Program Elevates Threadlocking in Industrial Assembly 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.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102375 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:50:56 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102375-henkel-program-elevates-threadlocking-in-industrial-assembly Creative Materials Receives ITAR Certification and ISO Recertifications Creative Materials Inc. recently achieved International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) certification and successfully completed ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 recertification audits.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102373 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:11:20 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102373-creative-materials-receives-itar-certification-and-iso-recertifications HENKEL: PUR Hot Melt The hot-melt solution from Henkel simplifies appliance assembly and enables waste-reducing in-process debonding.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102370 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:27:25 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102370-henkel-pur-hot-melt DuPont Announces New 2035 Sustainability Goals DuPont announced its new 2035 Sustainability Goals that outline how the company will deliver growth through its progress in key impact areas. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102368 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:28:05 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102368-dupont-announces-new-2035-sustainability-goals ASC Announces Winners of Its 2026 Innovation Awards The award recipients were recognized at ASC’s Annual Convention & Expo in Nashville, Tennessee.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102367 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:14:42 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102367-asc-announces-winners-of-its-2026-innovation-awards Henkel Unveils New Sustainability Targets for 2030 Henkel reports that the new targets reflect a strategic decision to further accelerate impact across the company’s value chain.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102366 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:11:21 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102366-henkel-unveils-new-sustainability-targets-for-2030 Adhesives and Sealants Play Key Role in PEM Humidifiers Explore how customizable 2K adhesive systems enhance sealing, bonding, and production efficiency in PEM fuel cell technologies.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102357 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102357-adhesives-and-sealants-play-key-role-in-pem-humidifiers APPLIED Adhesives Achieves 3M Preferred Adhesive Distributor Designation APPLIED Adhesives has been accepted into the 3M Preferred Adhesive Distributor Program.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102364 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:35:11 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102364-applied-adhesives-achieves-3m-preferred-adhesive-distributor-designation DELO Expands Medical Electronics Portfolio DELO Industrial Adhesives has expanded its medical electronics portfolio with five new IBOA- and TPO-free adhesives.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102363 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:43:15 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102363-delo-expands-medical-electronics-portfolio DAP: Latex Sealant A new sealant from DAP delivers flexibility, cold-weather application, and wet-surface adhesion combined with easy gunning, tooling, and water cleanup.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102362 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:11:11 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102362-dap-latex-sealant Process Control in the Structural Bonding of Aerospace Composites with Epoxy This research aims to replace anecdotal understanding of structural bonding epoxy for aerospace applications with data-driven, quantitative results.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102356 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102356-process-control-in-the-structural-bonding-of-aerospace-composites-with-epoxy Huntsman Highlights Innovations for Aerospace OEMs at SAMPE 2026 Two experts from Huntsman Advanced Materials will discuss regulatory challenges for composite and adhesive chemistries and how to solve those challenges.  

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102361 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:01:49 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102361-huntsman-highlights-innovations-for-aerospace-oems-at-sampe-2026 The Thermal Expansion Challenge: Adhesives and Sealants for Titanium in Extreme Environments From jet engine components to industrial equipment, understanding thermal cycling is critical to keeping adhesive bonding with titanium from failing.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102346 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102346-the-thermal-expansion-challenge-adhesives-and-sealants-for-titanium-in-extreme-environments The Latest Adhesive Research: From Smart Functionality to Bioinspired Design ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) Adhesives are designed to bond materials together, but ongoing innovation continues to expand their role well beyond that core function.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/102358 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/102358-the-latest-adhesive-research-from-smart-functionality-to-bioinspired-design Dow Names New CEO, Fitterling to Become Executive Chair of Board Jim Fitterling, chair and chief executive officer (CEO) of Dow, will step down as CEO and become executive chair of Dow's board.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102353 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:57:16 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102353-dow-names-new-ceo-fitterling-to-become-executive-chair-of-board DOW executive chair Jim Fitterling DOW new CEO Karen S Carter APPLIED Adhesives Acquires LJD Packaging APPLIED Adhesives has completed its acquisition of LJD Packaging, a distributor of adhesives and equipment. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102352 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:13:16 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102352-applied-adhesives-acquires-ljd-packaging ELKEM SILICONES: Silicone Adhesive for HVAC Systems The two-component adhesive is designed to meet the exacting demands of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in industrial environments.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102351 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:02:45 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102351-elkem-silicones-silicone-adhesive-for-hvac-systems HENKEL: Tin-free Adhesive Sealant The tin-free adhesive sealant offers a simplified, sustainable solution for the heavy equipment sector.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102347 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:40:04 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102347-henkel-tin-free-adhesive-sealant ASC 2026 Convention and EXPO to Bring Industry Professionals to Nashville ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) The ASC 2026 Annual Convention and EXPO will bring adhesives and sealants professionals to Nashville for three days of education, networking, and industry insights.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102345 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102345-asc-2026-convention-and-expo-to-bring-industry-professionals-to-nashville RPM International Makes Leadership Changes Within Its Consumer Group RPM reports that the changes will help accelerate growth and efficiency in a more global, diversified consumer business.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102342 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:25:41 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102342-rpm-international-makes-leadership-changes-within-its-consumer-group Bio-Based Resins Suitable for High-Performance Adhesives and Composite Applications 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.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102341 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:46:54 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102341-bio-based-resins-suitable-for-high-performance-adhesives-and-composite-applications