Michelle Froese

Increasing environmental awareness, along with stricter standards and legislation, is significantly impacting the way companies do business. In the flexible packaging industry, a focus on recyclability and compostability. is taking precedence. In flexible packaging, an adhesive holds the whole structure together and, to make the whole package compostable, the adhesive must also be compostable. To…

APPLIED Adhesives, a premier adhesive solutions provider in North America, has announced the acquisition of Adhezion, a distributor of adhesive products and application equipment focused on the automotive and packaging markets in North America. The transaction brings together two companies with a proven track record of providing technical expertise and exceptional service to its customers. APPLIED…

Frost & Sullivan surveyed 3,284 decision-makers in a recent global study and found that 31% of all organizations cite moving to the cloud as part of their digital transformation initiative. As the shift to remote working and the proliferation of access points have blurred conventional network security perimeters, organizations are viewing business-enabling technologies in a…

Self-clinching fasteners can be found in several automotive systems throughout a vehicle, from the powertrain and battery system to the battery and infotainment system, and more. In fact, according to mechanical fastener manufacturer, PennEngineering, 90% of today’s top automakers rely on the high-performance of the company’s PEM and microPEM self-clinching fasteners. To this end, PennEngineering…

In keeping with the company’s sustainability priorities, Henkel has announced the development and commercial availability of LOCTITE HHD 3544F, the industry’s first bio-based polyurethane reactive (PUR) hot-melt adhesive that’s designed for consumer electronics assembly. This is the company’s inaugural consumer electronics-specific, bio-based PUR adhesive, whereby about two-thirds of its content is sourced from renewable, plant-based…

Although there are a multitude of vertical-only spring contacts already on the market for electronic devices, components that can also support horizontal operation are less common. However, the demand for higher-density electronic designs means that engineers need greater flexibility with regard to how boards are connected together – and this is why support for multi-directional…

Registration is now open for the International Fastener Expo (IFE), the largest industrial fasteners and machinery & tooling event in North America. IFE 2021 is scheduled for September 21-23 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center (Bayside B), in Las Vegas, Nevada. The expo is North America’s most extensive business-to-business trade show of its kind for all types…

As part of its webinar Solution Series, HYTORC Industrial Bolting Systems is offering a new presentation: HYTORC Washer Solutions. This online event takes place on Thursday, May 20th, 2021 at 9am, 4pm, and 9pm EST — so attendees can choose the time that’s ideal for them. HYTORC is a manufacturer of hydraulic and electric torque…

AdvanSix was recently awarded a Platinum Rating for corporate social responsibility by EcoVadis, an independent CSR assessment agency. The Platinum Rating puts the company in the top one percent of all companies assessed. AdvanSix also received a Gold Rating in 2020. AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products…

he Global Industrial Fasteners market is expected to grow by U.S. $21.3 billion by 2025. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has somewhat affected this number, according to a new report by SpendEdge, a global procurement market intelligence company. However, strong growth in fasteners market is expected to ramp up and continue throughout the forecast…