The adhesives market totals more than $50 billion across all applications globally. Although it is dominated by existing major brands selling into established markets, a confluence of mega trends — such as vehicle electrification, advanced tech, and circular economy practices — is driving large shifts in those markets. This creates new opportunities for innovation and…
Global adhesive tapes market to hit $76.8 billion by 2026
Amid the peak of the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for adhesive tapes was estimated at U.S.$56.2 billion in the year 2020. It is now projected to reach a revised size of $76.8 billion by 2026 — growing at a CAGR of 5.1% over the analysis period. This is according to a new report, Adhesive…
Panacol develops epoxy adhesive that cures at low temperatures
Panacol, a manufacturer of industrial, UV, conductive, and medical-related adhesives, has developed a range of new one-component epoxy adhesives that cure at extremely low temperatures. These new adhesives were developed specifically for electronics applications and adhere well to substrates with low surface energy. With the adhesives Structalit 5511, 5521, and 5531, a range of adhesives…
ASC releases safety protocol for its Annual Convention and EXPO
After two years of separation and delay, the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) is looking forward to reconnected the industry at its Annual Convention and EXPO, October 25-27 in Orlando. “In-person conversations with attendees are irreplaceable and many are looking forward to connecting in October,” stated a release from ASC. Most importantly, however, ASC is…
The Adhesive and Sealant Council participates in White House summit
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) participated in a White House summit in July to discuss supply-chain disruptions in the homebuilding industry. The summit included a small group of representatives from builders, lumber companies, retailers, realtors, loggers and labor unions, as well as other companies and organizations — which represent industries vital to homebuilding. Bill Allmond,…
View the infograph: A silver-filled epoxy for bonding and die-attach applications
Master Bond‘s EP3HTS-TC is a unique epoxy that uses a non-sintering silver technology to provide ultra-high, heat-transfer capability. This one-part system does not require mixing and features an array of impressive performance properties ideal for die attach and specialty bonding applications. This infographic, also available here, explains more…
What is the proper way to mix two-part epoxy?
Epoxy resin is an organic compound made up of chains of carbon that are linked to other elements, such as hydrogen, nitrogen, or oxygen. When curing, a chemical reaction causes the epoxy to harden into a durable but flexible material that can be used in a variety of applications. This includes for molded products, metal…
Centerbridge Partners to acquire adhesive and solvent company, IPS Corporation
Centerbridge Partners, L.P., a private investment firm, announced a definitive agreement to acquire IPS Corporation from Cypress Performance Group, LLC. George Moore and Dan St. Martin will continue to serve as executive chairman and CEO of IPS, respectively. IPS provides a comprehensive offering of specialized, highly engineered industrial products including structural and surface adhesives, solvent cements, rough…
DELO’s new structural adhesive ensures high-temperature stability
DELO has launched an adhesive with exceptionally high-temperature stability. The new DELO MONOPOX HT2999 achieves strengths of 20 MPa at 180° C — this is four times greater than its predecessor. “Four times the strength of the previous generation is a truly extraordinary step in development,” said Dr. Karl Bitzer, head of Product Management at…
SI Group ranks top five percent for global corporate social responsibility
SI Group, a global provider in the technology of performance additives, process solutions, and chemical intermediates, has received a gold rating for corporate social responsibility from EcoVadis, one of the most trusted providers of business sustainability ratings, intelligence, and collaborative performance improvement tools for global supply chains. This year, SI Group was ranked among the…