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I'm writing this column in the midst of a very busy week. Sometime between conference calls and podcast recordings, I realized how little time I now need to spend on tasks that—even just a few years ago—took up the majority of my day.

QUESTION: The adhesives we use are now available from more than one supplier. How can we feel comfortable when changing to a new supplier?

When the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) was enacted in 1976, most people interested in chemicals regulation lauded it as the greatest and most advanced piece of chemical legislation of their time.

Welcome to our second annual ASI Top 25 issue!

QUESTION: We are successfully structurally bonding Belgian Blue Stone—also called Petit Granit (a non-porous limestone material)—with a two-component epoxy in an industrial process.

Current government austerity policies in the U.S. and Europe appear to be lowering GDP through reduced government spending and increased taxes. At the same time, central banks in developed countries around the world continue efforts to boost economic growth with unprecedented accommodative monetary policies.

One of the things I love about my job is being able to see all of the ingenuity and hard work that go into the development of innovative new products and technologies.

Welcome to our annual Dispensing and Curing Equipment Directory! The handy chart-style directory, found on pp. 14-19, includes supplier companies* and contact information for dispensing equipment like dispensers, pumps, mixers, and dispense heads.

QUESTION: We are looking for adhesives with high electrical conductivity for several assembly operations. What alternatives do we have?

I would like to achieve the high performance of a two-component polyurethane coating, but my application process is only able to handle a one-component system. Can any existing formulations help me make this performance leap?