H.B. Fuller Company, a global adhesives and sealants provider, has acquired Beardow Adams, a U.K.-based family-owned business. Since its establishment in 1976, Beardow Adams has grown into a proven multinational industrial adhesive manufacturer, with customers in more than 70 countries. With manufacturing capabilities across Europe and the United States, and a powerful distribution network…

The global pressure-sensitive adhesives market size is expected to reach U.S. $16.71 billion by 2030, as per a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 4.3% from 2023 to 2030. The market is anticipated to be driven by the significant demand for pressure-sensitive tapes and labels from the…

Despite concerted efforts to reduce serious injuries on the job, workplace fatality rates in the United States have remained largely unchanged over the past three decades. To help reverse this devastating development and assist organizations on their safety journeys, the National Safety Council has released a new white paper through its Work to Zero initiative, related to…

~ Article courtesy of Henkel LOCTITE To bond any two surfaces, the right tool for the task is vital. This is particularly true when working with threaded assemblies. These types of fasteners can experience challenging service conditions. Subject to vibrations, environmental extremes, torsion, bending, and shocks, they can be susceptible to loosening and leaks. Choosing…

Master Bond EP5LTE-100 is a one-part, non-premixed and frozen epoxy with a very low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), high glass transition temperature (Tg), and extremely high modulus. The new epoxy also has a thixotropic paste consistency making it ideal for bonding, sealing and gap-filling applications. These properties are especially useful for optoelectronics or applications…

As a global provider of automotive adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, Henkel Adhesive Technologies is dedicated to helping solve the challenges of OEMs and battery manufacturers to accelerate the transition toward zero-emission mobility. To this end, Henkel has extended its broad portfolio of solutions for EV battery systems with a first-of-its-kind injectable thermally conductive adhesive.…

Arkema, a multi-national manufacturer of specialty materials, announced that it’s acquiring Polytec PT, a European company that specialized in adhesives for batteries and electronics applications. With the planned acquisition of Polytec PT, Arkema will strengthen Bostik’s product offering, serving the fast-growing batteries and electronics markets (Bostik is the Adhesive Solutions segment of the Arkema Group).…

Henkel, a global provider of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has officially opened its Technology Center in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Occupying 70,000 square ft., the center provides a unique and interactive destination for the company’s strategic partners and customers. The facility showcases Henkel’s entire technology portfolio of adhesives, sealants, functional coatings, and specialty materials and…

Written by Mark Jones A thermoset polymer is formed by a chemical reaction from reactive monomers triggered by the addition of a hardener, UV light, or other triggering event. The properties of the cured polymer are different from the uncured resin and the curing chemistry is irreversible. Once formed, a polymer cannot be returned to…

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has announced the recipients of its Scholarship Program for the 2022-2023 academic year. The scholarships were awarded last month to five outstanding students pursuing science degrees, totaling $8,000. The scholarship program was established in 2017 in memory of Gene Simmons, one of the industry’s most experienced, knowledgeable, and respected…