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Ask Dr. Dave

Should I use a cyanoacrylate superglue for household repairs and assembly projects?

Dave Dunn's April 2018 column.

April 13, 2018

Both of these types of adhesives have the advantage of not containing solvents and being single component, so no measuring or mixing is involved. In addition, they both use moisture to initiate the curing.

Acrylic Adhesives to Lead North American Floor Adhesives Market Growth

In terms of technology type, water-based technology currently dominates the North American floor adhesives market.

April 6, 2018

The North American floor adhesives market is likely to reach an estimated value of $1.097.9 billion in 2023.

Ask Dr. Dave

What packaging materials do you recommend for moisture-sensitive reactive adhesives and sealants?

Dave Dunn's March 2018 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

March 16, 2018

Packages are chosen based on performance and cost. Specialty materials like anaerobic adhesives need oxygen to maintain their stability and shelf life. These materials were traditionally packaged in low-density polyethylene tubes or bottles to allow air diffusion into the package.

UTECH North America Announces Awards Program

Nominations must be received by July 15.

February 14, 2018

Organizers of UTECH North America 2018 recently announced an awards program to recognize star performers and trendsetters in the polyurethanes industry.

DELO: Electronics Bonding Adhesives

January 25, 2018

DELO now offers two adhesives that can be suitable for bonding display frames as well as cover glass.

UTECH North America Issues Call for Papers

Submissions must be received by January 28 in order to be considered.

January 24, 2018

Organizers of UTECH North America 2018 recently announced a call for papers.

Top 5 News that Sticks

News About Graco Acquisition Receives the Most Reader Clicks

Graco’s acquisition announcement received the most reader interest last week.

Teresa McPherson

January 8, 2018

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Green Polyurethane Sealants Spurring Market Growth

The latest trend gaining momentum in the market is rising popularity of eco-friendly and bio-based polyurethane sealants.

December 28, 2017

The global polyurethane (PU) sealants market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.42% during from 2017-2021.

Global Bioadhesives Market Continues to Jump 13%

A range of applications reportedly represent the key factor driving the global bioadhesive market.

November 28, 2017

The global bioadhesive market reached a value of $1.4 billion in 2016 and is expected to reach a value of $3 billion by 2022.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Covestro Expansion Makes Top News

Last week, readers were most interested in news about Covestro’s polyurethanes capacity expansion.

Teresa McPherson

November 20, 2017

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.