Ingevity Corporation announced an extension of the distributorship with TRiiSO LLC, with the intent to expand this footprint for the company’s Capa products from the current western United States to include all of the US and Canada. The new agreement will broaden capabilities to serve existing Capa customers and support growth into new markets in…

Master Bond‘s UV23FLDC-80TK is a moderate viscosity, cationic type system, offering UV-light and heat-curing mechanisms. It cures readily within 20 to 30 seconds when exposed to a UV light source emitting a wavelength of 320-365 nm. Additionally, the adhesive can undergo a secondary heat curing for shadowed areas, typically curing in 60 to 90 minutes…

  ~ Article courtesy of Master Bond Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are compounds that have high vapor pressure and low water solubility. Many VOCs are human-made chemicals used and produced in the manufacturing of paints, pharmaceuticals, and refrigerants. VOCs are typically industrial solvents or by-products produced by chlorination in water treatment, such as chloroform. They’re…

Henkel, a global supplier of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, is continuously driving sustainability across markets. To further improve its plastics footprint the company has started to relaunch its bonding and sealing portfolio for consumers and craftsmen. The new packaging concept helps to significantly reduce virgin plastic by using up to 95% of recycled plastic…

DAP, a manufacturer and supplier of caulks, sealants, foam, adhesives, and patch repair products, is transforming spray foam application with the introduction of the first-of-its-kind one-component broadcast spray foam, the Wall & Cavity Foam with Wide Spray Applicator. Using the latest in polyurethane sealant technology, Wall & Cavity Foam is a spray-ready, single-canister solution with…

Simpson Strong-Tie offers a complete line of epoxy and hybrid-acrylic adhesive anchors that provide high-strength bonding. They’re code-listed for cracked and uncracked concrete, easy to install, and suitable for a range of applications. When choosing an anchoring adhesive, it’s important to consider the application, the base material, the type of insert, the load requirements, environmental…

Henkel has launched a novel medical-grade, light-cure adhesive designed for devices that are to be worn on the body. The new product is formulated without IBOA (Isobornyl Acrylate) or any other known skin-sensitizing monomers. The adhesive is also formulated to conform to EU MDR 2017 regulations concerning the use of CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic…

Designed for medical device manufacturing, Master Bond‘s MasterSil 711Med passes the ISO 10993-5 testing. It’s a one-part, flowable, room-temperature vulcanizing (RTV) silicone — which needs no mixing and can be used for bonding, sealing, coating, and form-in-place gasketing applications. This non-corrosive, translucent compound withstands many sterilization methods, including liquid sterilants, gamma radiation, and EtO. MasterSil…

Meridian Adhesives Group announced the strategic relocation of its corporate headquarters to Charlotte, North Carolina. As Meridian continues to expand its global presence in the specialty adhesives market, Charlotte is ideally positioned to support the company’s domestic and international locations, while having access to a broad talent pool. Additionally, several of the company’s large suppliers…

Meridian Adhesives Group, a manufacturer of high-value adhesive technologies, has announced the appointment of John Baker as the company’s chief human resources officer. As a strategic partner to Meridian’s executive team, Baker will be responsible for building upon the company’s workforce and organizational culture. With extensive experience working with international teams, he will also help…