Finished Adhesives and Sealants

Trends Shaping the Next Generation of Adhesives and Sealants

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

From lightweight substrates to digital development tools, multiple trends are changing how adhesives and sealants are formulated and manufactured.

Ancora Submits New Proposal to Acquire H.B. Fuller’s Building Adhesive Solutions Segment

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:02:08 -0400

Ancora Holdings Group, shareholder of H.B. Fuller, has sent a letter to H.B. Fuller’s board of directors that enhances its proposal to acquire H.B. Fuller’s Building Adhesive Solutions (BAS) segment.

RPM to Acquire Italian Waterproofing Provider Volteco

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:23:17 -0400

RPM International Inc. recently announced it has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Volteco S.p.A., a leading Italy-based supplier of below-grade waterproofing solutions

WACKER: Liquid Silicone Rubber

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:55:28 -0400

ELASTOSIL^® LR 3822 from WACKER was specifically designed for applications in the field of e-mobility with a focus on connector seals and sealing elements in the cooling circuit of EV traction batteries.

H.B. Fuller Names New Member of Board of Directors

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:47:44 -0400

H.B. Fuller Co. has appointed R. Jeffrey Bailly to its board of directors, effective immediately.

Beyond the Bond: Selecting the Right Adhesives for Diverse 3D Printing Materials

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As 3D-printed parts move into demanding end-use applications, bonding requires a closer look at material properties and production variables.

PPG Announces Associate Fellow

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:54:30 -0400

PPG recently promoted scientist Venkateshwarlu Kalsani to be a PPG associate fellow.

HENKEL: Adhesive and Sealant for Rail and Industrial Applications

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:53:19 -0400

Teroson MS 940 is a new adhesive and sealant formulated without isocyanates for demanding elastic bonding in rail and industrial applications.

PPG Names New VP of Investor Relations and Operational Finance

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:14:43 -0400

Alex Lopez has been appointed PPG vice president, investor relations and operational finance.

WEVO-CHEMIE: Potting Compound

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:13:47 -0400

WEVOPUR 60210 FL T is a polyurethane system specially developed for highly complex multi-layer printed circuit boards (PCBs) used in modern battery management systems.

Amrize Names New President, Building Envelope

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 19:15:56 -0400

As of September 11, 2026, Mario Gross became the new president, Building Envelope, for Amrize.

Pricing, Restructuring Savings Drive H.B. Fuller Q3 Growth

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:50:48 -0400

H.B. Fuller has released its financial results for the third quarter of 2026, reporting net revenue of $938 million.

Electronics Trends Drive Demand for New Adhesive Tapes

ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Growing demand for repairable and recyclable electronics is driving interest in debonding-on-demand adhesive tape technologies.

The ASSEMBLY Show Returns to Rosemont in October

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:06:22 -0400

The ASSEMBLY Show 2026 is returning October 27–29, 2026, to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.

H.B. Fuller Announces Winners of Customer Innovation Award

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:09:25 -0400

Bin Dasmal General Trading Co. and Huhtamaki are the recipients of H.B. Fuller’s 2026 Customer Innovation Award.

ASC Issues Call for Speakers for 2027 Annual Convention

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:24:41 -0400

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has issued a call for speakers for its 2027 Annual Convention, taking place April 19-21, 2027, in Tampa, Florida.

Tectorius Enhances Customer Experience with New Website

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:22:06 -0400

The new site delivers clearer product information, expanded technical resources, and a more intuitive experience for engineers, manufacturers, and distributors.

NOEMI Aerospace Selects Syensqo Adhesives for Pioneering Aircraft

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:59:58 -0400

Syensqo has been chosen as a materials partner by NOEMI Aerospace for its all-electric amphibious aircraft.

QEP Expands Adhesives Manufacturing Platform with Acquisition

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:47:46 -0400

Q.E.P. Co. Inc., Boca Raton, Florida, has completed its acquisition of substantially all the assets of Spray-Lock Inc.

Sun Chemical and Cyngient Form New Partnership

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:03:34 -0400

Sun Chemical and Cyngient have formed a strategic partnership designed to combine the companies’ strengths in inks, coatings, and adhesives.

ChemQuest Announces New Member of Leadership Team

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:54:06 -0400

The ChemQuest Group recently announced the appointment of Sabina Chatterjee to the firm’s leadership team as executive vice president.

Olin, Huntsman Clear Key Regulatory Step in Merger

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:44:19 -0400

The planned Olin-Huntsman merger has advanced following the expiration of the HSR Act waiting period.

Researchers Develop a Reusable Adhesive from Waste Polymers

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:16:49 -0400

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have invented a reusable adhesive from waste polymers that is tougher than commercial glues.

Sika Closes Acquisition of Akkim

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:53:28 -0400

The acquisition expands the company's geographic reach and enhances its manufacturing capacity.

Where AI Meets Human Expertise

ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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.

The New Adhesive Playbook: Competing through Supply Security and Reformulation

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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

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.

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.