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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-finished-adhesives-and-sealants en-us Arkema Names New Chief Operating Officer Arkema announced that effective July 1, 2026, Laurent Tellier will become the group’s chief operating officer.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102447 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:57:24 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102447-arkema-names-new-chief-operating-officer Thierry Le Henaff Thierry Le Hénaff, Arkema’s chairman and chief executive officer. Laurent Tellier Laurent Tellier is assuming the position of Arkema's chief operating officer. ChemQuest Names New Director ChemQuest's new director is a seasoned marketing and sales executive with over 30 years of success in the specialty chemicals industry.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102439 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:10:39 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102439-chemquest-names-new-director Arkema Publishes Annual and Sustainability Report Arkema announced the publication of its INNOVATIVE 2025 Annual and Sustainability Report.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102438 Sat, 30 May 2026 10:27:13 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102438-arkema-publishes-annual-and-sustainability-report ASC Market Report Points to Strong Growth Through 2030 The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has released its North America Adhesive and Sealant Market Report.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102435 Fri, 29 May 2026 13:09:34 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102435-asc-market-report-points-to-strong-growth-through-2030 PPG Sustainability Report Highlights Progress Across Operations and Supply Chain PPG recently released its 2025 Sustainability Report, which shows the company’s progress toward its 2030 sustainability targets.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102433 Wed, 27 May 2026 14:23:17 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102433-ppg-sustainability-report-highlights-progress-across-operations-and-supply-chain Critical for Chemistry: A Look Back at the Women in Chemicals 2025 Conference and a Preview for 2026 From keynote insights to mentorship programs, the Women in Chemicals Conference delivers valuable takeaways for career development and industry engagement.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102410 Wed, 27 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102410-critical-for-chemistry-a-look-back-at-the-women-in-chemicals-2025-conference-and-a-preview-for-2026 H.B. Fuller and Ancora Holdings Clash Over Proposed Medical Adhesives Acquisition ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) On May 21, Reuters reported that H.B. Fuller submitted an unsolicited all-cash proposal to acquire Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc (AMS), a U.K.-based medical supplier focused on wound-care technologies.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102430 Tue, 26 May 2026 16:47:51 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102430-hb-fuller-and-activist-investor-clash-over-proposed-medical-adhesives-acquisition Iran War and Logistics Challenges Impact Adhesives and Sealants Pricing ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) Both adhesives and raw materials suppliers are tying rising costs of their products to petrochemical constraints, tariffs, energy costs, logistics volatility, and the continued pressure on specialty chemical feedstocks.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102429 Tue, 26 May 2026 08:11:06 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102429-iran-war-and-logistics-challenges-impact-adhesives-and-sealants-pricing HOENLE: Cured-In-Place Gasket Vitralit® CIPG 60200 from Hoenle is a blue fluorescent polyacrylate sealing material specifically engineered for high-performance electronic housings in automotive and e-mobility applications.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102428 Tue, 26 May 2026 07:36:08 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102428-hoenle-cured-in-place-gasket DELO: Light-activatable Adhesives DELO has introduced next-generation light-activatable adhesives for high-volume LiDAR production.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102427 Mon, 25 May 2026 21:27:25 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102427-delo-light-activatable-adhesives Rethinking Masking Tape in Transportation: Why Tape System Engineering Matters More Than Thickness Legacy specifications built around thickness and high-temperature adhesives are giving way to engineered backing solutions designed for modern coating systems and process efficiency.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102409 Mon, 25 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102409-rethinking-masking-tape-in-transportation-why-tape-system-engineering-matters-more-than-thickness Single-Family Starts Fall Amid Economic Uncertainty and Affordability Issues Single-family housing starts declined in April as builders faced continued economic uncertainty and affordability challenges, including higher construction costs, ongoing labor shortages, and elevated financing expenses.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102426 Sat, 23 May 2026 21:50:30 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102426-single-family-starts-fall-amid-economic-uncertainty-and-affordability-issues Avery Dennison Names General Manager of Taylor Adhesives Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced the appointment of a new general manager of its wholly owned subsidiary, Taylor Adhesives.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102424 Fri, 22 May 2026 09:23:16 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102424-avery-dennison-names-general-manager-of-taylor-adhesives Collaboration and Innovation Drive the Conversation at ASC's Convention and EXPO ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) The neon lights of Nashville’s Broadway may have been calling from just down the street, but the real electricity was inside the Grand Hyatt

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14/post/102420 Thu, 21 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/blogs/14-adhesives-blog/post/102420-collaboration-and-innovation-drive-the-conversation-at-ascs-convention-and-expo Evaluating Modifications in Aspartic Systems on Viscoelastic Behavior For 30 years, aspartic ester chemistry has been employed to offer coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers unique properties.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102407 Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102407-evaluating-modifications-in-aspartic-systems-on-viscoelastic-behavior Sika Invests in Northeast Growth with New Mortar Production Plant Sika continues expanding its U.S. construction chemicals footprint with a new mortar production facility.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102418 Tue, 19 May 2026 08:52:15 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102418-sika-invests-in-northeast-growth-with-new-mortar-production-plant HANDIFOAM: Polyurethane Foam Sealant The new polyurethane foam-based sealing solution helps support improved energy efficiency and overall building performance.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102417 Tue, 19 May 2026 07:43:49 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102417-handifoam-polyurethane-foam-sealant Henkel Posts Good Organic Sales Growth for First Quarter of 2026 Henkel reported first-quarter 2026 group sales of approximately €5.0 billion, a nominal decrease of 5.5 percent compared to the prior-year quarter.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102414 Mon, 18 May 2026 11:16:36 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102414-henkel-posts-good-organic-sales-growth-for-first-quarter-of-2026 NAHB Reports Slight Increase in Builder Confidence in May The latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index shows modest gains in builder confidence. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102413 Mon, 18 May 2026 10:52:37 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102413-nahb-reports-slight-increase-in-builder-confidence-in-may Reversible Conductive Adhesive Could Improve E-Waste Recovery and Recycling New research into reversible conductive adhesives could help manufacturers rethink how electronic components are assembled and recovered.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102412 Mon, 18 May 2026 10:40:29 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102412-reversible-conductive-adhesive-could-improve-e-waste-recovery-and-recycling LMA Consulting Group Marks 21 Years in Business Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., is celebrating 21 years of helping manufacturers and distributors navigate changing supply chain demands, operational challenges, and evolving technologies.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102406 Fri, 15 May 2026 10:34:59 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102406-lma-consulting-group-marks-21-years-in-business Center for the Polyurethanes Industry Elects Steering Committee Leadership The American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) has elected new leadership for its steering committee. 

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102403 Thu, 14 May 2026 15:47:10 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102403-center-for-the-polyurethanes-industry-elects-steering-committee-leadership Henkel Inaugurates Modernized Packaging Competence Center Henkel Adhesive Technologies has inaugurated an extensively modernized Packaging Competence Center in Düsseldorf, Germany.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102400 Wed, 13 May 2026 09:32:03 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102400-henkel-inaugurates-modernized-packaging-competence-center Adhesives Industry Leaders Head to Park City for ASC 2026 Conference ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) The ASC Executive Leadership Conference 2026 will provide industry executives with tools to navigate today’s evolving business landscape.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102394 Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102394-adhesives-industry-leaders-head-to-park-city-for-asc-2026-conference DELO Reports Record Revenue for Fiscal Year DELO reported today that the company generated record revenue in its completed fiscal year, which ended March 31, 2026.

]]> http://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102399 Tue, 12 May 2026 13:23:38 -0400 https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102399-delo-reports-record-revenue-for-fiscal-year 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 facility is 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