Dymax, global manufacturer of rapid-curing materials and equipment, is introducing its new 2000-MW series of light-curable adhesives, which were specifically developed to address customer requirements and market trends within the rapidly evolving medical-device wearables market. This new range of structural medical adhesives are the first to pass the ISO 10993-10 for sensitization and irritation. This means…
DAP’s advanced hybrid sealants made to outperform silicone
DAP, a provider to the home improvement and construction products industry, has launched advanced hybrid sealants that outperform silicone and provide maximum performance for every project. Combining the top attributes from conventional silicone and polyurethane technologies, the AMP family of sealants from DAP features superior weatherability and durability. They can be used in extreme temperatures…
Scott Bader invests $16 million in a new adhesives production site in North Carolina
Global chemical company, Scott Bader, has acquired a new facility in North Carolina as it strives to meet growing domestic and global demand for its market leading structural adhesives and gelcoats. The investment sees the acquisition of a 110,000 square foot industrial unit on a 15-acre site in Mocksville, North Carolina which with further investment will be developed…
Henkel installs SPX FLOW mixers for adhesive production
SPX FLOW, Inc., a provider of process solutions for industrial markets, is providing its mixing technology to Henkel, a global manufacturer and provider of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings. Henkel will use an SPX FLOW mixing tank solution, with a Stelzer agitator, in the thermoplastic glue production — called pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA). SPX FLOW supply includes…
Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies Supplier Awards given to BASF, Eastman & Schütz
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has awarded the performance of its strategic partners with its Supplier Awards. With these annual recognitions the business unit honors the close and successful collaboration across its value chains since many years. This year, Henkel has awarded the companies BASF, Eastman and Schütz in the three categories of Sustainability, Innovation, and Operational…
Avery Dennison receives BioPreferred Certification for new hot-melt adhesive
Avery Dennison recently achieved BioPreferred Certification from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for C4500 — a new hot-melt adhesive offering brands new opportunities to promote sustainable packaging to its customers by replacing petroleum-derived products with renewable agricultural resources. The USDA BioPreferred Certification program validates the bio-based content of products through third-party testing. Certified products…
DAP launches advanced latex sealant that’s durable, waterproof, and quick to apply
DAP, a provider in the home improvement and construction products industry, has expanded its legacy and flagship ALEX line with the introduction of ALEX Ultra Advanced Sealant. Formulated with breakthrough anti-shrink technology, ALEX Ultra is specifically designed to solve common latex-sealant pain points while providing ease of use. In fact, ALEX Ultra has been…
Epoxy adhesives market size worth $10.5 billion by 2028
The global epoxy adhesives market size is expected to reach U.S. $10.5 billion by 2028, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., an India & U.S. based market research and consulting company The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2021 to 2028. An increase in investments in the automotive and electric vehicles (EVs),…
Henkel launches virtual series of STEM education lessons for kids
Henkel, a chemical and consumer goods manufacturer, is launching a limited virtual series of STEM education lessons for kids, launching on November 8th, in commemoration of National STEM Day. The three-part online series includes topics on the process and importance of the three R’s – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, exploring the natural world of adhesives,…
Artemis acquires R.M. Lucas., manufacturer of roofing sealants and adhesives
Artemis Capital Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm focused exclusively on partnering with differentiated industrial tech manufacturers, recently announced the successful acquisition of R.M. Lucas, Inc., a manufacturer of coatings, sealants, and adhesives for roof repair and restoration. This partnership represents another milestone within Artemis’ history of Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials ownership. Founded in…