Four months after completing the acquisition of Ashland’s Performance Adhesive activities, Bostik, the adhesive solutions segment of Arkema, has finalized the Integration of these activities inside its organization. This milestone signs a major step in Bostik’s ability to deliver expected synergies, and growth. As it Integrates Ashland’s Performance Adhesive activities, and to strengthen its customer centricity and…
Arkema reinforces its commitment to the climate
In line with the expectations of the Paris Agreement to contain global warming to 1.5° C above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century, Arkema — a global specialty chemicals and advanced materials company — has set itself an ambitious target, based on a Science-Based Target (SBT) approach, to reduce its scope 1 and…
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,…
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…
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,…
Which epoxy adhesives are flame-retardant?
Written by Ronald A. Miller, MS Epoxy resins are composed of organic molecules with epoxide groups at each end of the molecule, which can react with themselves or other molecules to create the hardened adhesive. Since organic molecules have no inherent flame resistance, other materials are added to them to impart flame resistance. These materials…
APPLIED Adhesives acquires California’s Axco Adhesive Systems
APPLIED Adhesives, a premier adhesive solutions provider in North America, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Axco Adhesive Systems, a North American supplier of adhesives and dispensing equipment located in Oxnard, California. It specializes in hot-melt adhesives and related equipment, parts, and service. “Axco has built their business on providing comprehensive adhesive…
Master Bond launches biocompatible UV-curable adhesive for TPU bonding
Master Bond‘s new UV17Med is a one-part, no-mix, UV curable system. It was specially formulated to provide excellent adhesion to many TPUs (thermoplastic polyurethanes), which are widely recognized as challenging substrates for bonding. This compound provides excellent toughness, with a high elongation of 50 to 60%, passing stringent ISO10993-5 cytotoxicity standards. UV17Med cures in 10…