Registration is now open for Mitchell 1’s Shop Management Workshop, scheduled for September 15th to 17th at the San Diego Mission Valley Hilton Hotel. The workshop is designed to help professional service advisors, auto mechanics, and shop owners unlock the full potential of Manager SE and ShopKey Management systems to improve efficiency and grow their…
Adhesive Choices: Epoxies versus hybrids or acrylics
Written by Jake Klaus • Marketing Director Infrastructure Division – Adhesives Technology Corp. Industrial adhesives come in as many colors, consistencies, and formulations as there are specification requirements for these products. This means for every IBC, IRC, FBC, LABC, LARC, AC308, NSF 61 requirement, there’s a fast cure, high strength, medium strength, long pot life,…
Milwaukee Tool launches new M18 hammer drill hex impact driver
Milwaukee Tool is dedicated to solving user challenges and improving their day-to-day experience through game-changing tools and equipment. The company is now offering its next generation of high-performance drilling and driving solutions with the M18 FUEL Drill and Impact. Leading as one of the most powerful solutions on the market, the M18 FUEL 1/2″ Hammer…
A more sustainable commercial adhesive
This news comes from the Purdue Research Foundation. Read the full article here. A recyclable, compostable and biodegradable adhesive developed by Purdue University researchers has been optioned to Massachusetts-based gluECO Adhesives LLC, which plans an initial line of products in the fourth quarter of 2022. Traditional adhesives are petroleum-derived, permanent and often toxic. Purdue researchers led…
Finding safe and suitable sealing plugs
Did you know that although sealing plugs account for less than 1% of the bill-of-materials cost, sealing failures lead to extremely high follow-up costs? Failures can result in accidents, personal and equipment damage, and recalls. Avseal Sealing plugs from Stanley Engineered Fastening are suitable for the fast and safe sealing of boreholes in applications where…
New FTI class: How fasteners are made and what drives the cost
The Fastener Training Institute (FTI) is offering a full-day, in-person class at the International Fastener Expo (IFE): How Fasteners Are Made and What Drives the Cost of a Fastener. It is sponsored by Star Stainless Screw Co. IFE is currently the largest industrial fasteners, tooling, and machinery event in North America. This year, the event…
Milwaukee Tool offers new, high-dexterity hand protection
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 70% of hand and arm injuries happen while users are not wearing gloves or sleeves. These injuries result in 121,800+ hours of lost work time annually. To this end, Milwaukee Tool is continuing their dedication to safety and hand protection by introducing ANSI-rated*, High-Dexterity Polyurethane Dipped Gloves. These…
PPG to increase U.S. aerospace coatings and sealants manufacturing
PPG, which has delivered specialty materials and coatings for nearly 140 years, announced that it will increase manufacturing output to meet the rising demand for its commercial aerospace aftermarket products. The company expects to increase employment levels at its Huntsville, Alabama. and Sylmar, California. manufacturing facilities by up to 20% to fulfill higher demand from…
Henkel unveils Researchers’ World classroom in North America
Henkel, a global supplier of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has announced the opening of its branded Henkel Researchers’ World classroom in North America. Henkel Researchers’ World introduces children to the concepts of sustainability, consumption, recycling, materials science, and more. The classroom sits within the newly opened Whittingham Discovery Center, a state-of-the-art visitor and environmental education…
Hot-melt adhesives market expected to surpass $19.35 billion by 2028
As per a new report published by Global Market Insights Inc., the hot-melt adhesives market was estimated at U.S. $12.25 billion in 2021 and is projected to exceed $19.35 billion in revenue by 2028 — progressing at a CAGR of 7% from 2022 to 2028. There is a reason for this. Hot-melt adhesives have a long shelf life,…