The global welding equipment market size was valued at $8.3 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach $13.9 billion by 2031 — growing at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2022 to 2031. This is according to a new report by Allied Market Research. Welding is a type of fabrication process in which two or…
What are polyester adhesives?
Written by Mark Jones Polyester resins are used in adhesives and fillers. Automotive filler is one example that’s used extensively. This can of resin comes with a small tube of activator. Mixing in a small amount of activator initiates the cure chemistry — leading to a hard polymer, which can be sanded with excellent adhesion…
New skin-friendly adhesives for smart wearable devices
Dymax 9200-W series adhesives are designed for the assembly of wearable consumer (non-medical) electronic devices, where materials are of concern and their proximity to skin matters. This product line was formulated to remove certain skin irritants, such as isobornyl acrylate (IBOA), and is made with low-sensitizing ingredients — all without compromising the quality and high…
Festool Connect: A smart way to access tutorials and support for power tools
Festool, a manufacturer of precision-engineered power tools, offers Festool Connected — a smart app that can optimally supports users with products and tools in various work situation. Festool Connect lets users easily maintain a digital overview of their Bluetooth-enabled products and services, so they can configure them properly based on the project and/or receive…
BlackHawk Industrial acquires Stock’d Supply
BlackHawk Industrial, a top distributor of metalworking and other mission-critical industrial products, recently announced the acquisition of Stock’d Supply. Founded in 1979, Stock’d is a well-respected supplier of fasteners, technical threads, and other industrial products — distinguishing itself as a value-added technical service provider. The company is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, along with its seven…
DAP launches new concrete filler and achoring adhesive products
Repairing concrete cracks and completing exterior projects has never been easier or more seamless than with the new concrete and adhesive filler products from DAP, a provider of home improvement and construction products. Featuring a Concrete Crack Filler, All-Purpose Adhesive & Filler, and Anchoring Adhesive, DAP’s new Concrete line offers technology designed to ensure reliability.…
Birmingham Fastener opens new branch: Phoenix Fastener
Birmingham Fastener has announced the opening of its newest branch, Phoenix Fastener. This is Birmingham Fastener’s first location in the state of Arizona, expanding its footprint in the West after the company’s recent acquisition of Pacific Coast Bolt. Most importantly, the additional branch lets Birmingham Fastener provide greater benefits for its customers and add…
Is your adhesive biocompatible?
Written by Michelle Evanoski, Group Product Manager Global Business Development, Dymax Biocompatibility is a general term to describe that a material’s property is compatible with living tissue or living system. Non-toxic, injurious, or physiologically reactive materials to the body or bodily fluids are considered biocompatible and are often sought by medical device engineers. In simple…
Audax Private Equity acquires adhesive and sealant distributor, Krayden Inc.
Adhesive and sealant provider, Krayden, Inc., has been officially acquired by Audax Private Equity, an alternative investment manager and capital partner for North American middle market companies. The terms of the deal are not disclosed. Krayden is a value-added distribution platform with longstanding supplier relationships and a solutions-focused technical sales team serving its customers across…
Avery Dennison expands 2023 Core Series adhesive portfolio
Avery Dennison Performance Tapes has introduced four new tape constructions to its 2023 Core Series Portfolio, which features adhesive technologies in a variety of tape constructions, enabling simplified product selection and rapid quoting. With the addition of these products, the Core Series Portfolio now includes 31 products from 11 adhesive categories — all featuring a…