Global materials science company, Avery Dennison, has partnered with manufacturer and developer, Global Safety First to bring a new, adhesive-based, certified mask technology to the healthcare market. This innovative N95 face mask uses a strapless design that provides a complete, airtight perimeter seal, offering full security and protection. Thanks to medical-grade, skin-friendly adhesives, the mask…
Century Fasteners hires industry veteran as Syracuse branch manager
Century Fasteners Corp. has hired long-time fastener industry professional, Denise Murphy, as branch manager of the company’s Syracuse, NY facility. Century Fasteners is a master distributor of fastener and non-fastener components to the military, aerospace, electronics, automotive, sheet metal fabrication, contract manufacturing, telecommunications and medical industries. Murphy brings more than 20 years of fastener industry…
New optically clear epoxy earns ISO 10993-5 certification for cytotoxicity
Master Bond EP30-4Med is a two-part epoxy system with a fast set-up time that cures at room temperature — or even more rapidly with a bit of heat. This low-viscosity system meets the requirements of ISO 10993-5 testing and is considered to be non-cytotoxic. It can be used for bonding, sealing, and small encapsulation applications.…
What are semi-structural adhesives?
Written by Julie Miller Engineers are increasingly relying on adhesives as an alternative to mechanical fasteners for certain applications. Adhesives offer several advantages including a comparatively lighter weight of the completed assembly, the need for fewer individual components, and faster production. Additionally, adhesives offer the ability to join dissimilar substrates. However, choosing the correct formulation…
Market for titanium aerospace fasteners expected to surge
The aerospace titanium fasteners market is projected to grow by U.S. $828.62 million, at a CAGR of over 6% during 2021-2025, per the latest market research report by Technavio. The report offers exclusive analysis on the market drivers, trends, challenges, and opportunities to be leveraged by stakeholders from the aerospace sector for making informed business and…
Growth in adhesives & sealants market expected as end-use industries recoup
Frost & Sullivan‘s recent analysis finds that the coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (C.A.S.E.) market is likely to witness commendable growth in 2021 as its key end markets — including healthcare, construction, and packaging — are witnessing a quicker than expected recovery from the impact of the pandemic. With the anticipated restoration of semi-normalcy in the…
MW Components unites 20-plus brands to simplify supply chain
MW Industries, the Charlotte-based precision component manufacturer, announced that it’s bringing together 21 of its businesses under a single umbrella: MW Components. The new division is on a mission to help manufacturers accelerate and simplify the entire process of creating, buying, and managing the often complex task of getting the precision parts they need, including fasteners.…
Flagg Incorporated acquired by Wilsonart
Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces announced that it has acquired Flagg Incorporated, a wholesale distributor to the building and remodeling industry. Flagg distributes distributes decorative and functional hardware, including concealed hinges and drawer slides, fasteners, adhesives, resin panels, abrasives, finishes, industrial and cutting tools, and other components, typically for the cabinet-making industry. This strategic acquisition represents significant…
Dow wins six 2021 Edison Awards for advanced technologies
Six breakthrough technologies from Dow, a multinational chemical corporation, have been selected from hundreds of nominees to be recognized with prestigious Edison Awards. Established in 1987, the Edison Awards have honored the best in innovation and innovators. Being recognized with an Edison Award is one of the highest accolades a company can receive in the…
Patrick Industries acquires adhesives & sealant company, Alpha Systems
Patrick Industries, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Elkhart, Indiana-based Alpha Systems, LLC, which is a manufacturer and distributor of component products and accessories, primarily serving the recreational vehicle industry. It also offers bonding solutions for the manufactured housing, commercial building, and marine markets. Alpha’s major product categories include adhesives and sealants,…