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Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Sika’s Latest Acquisition

Last week, news from Sika regarding its acquisition in China drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

September 23, 2019

Have you seen all of the recent industry acquisitions? They’ve been coming fast and furious in the last few months!

Shin-Etsu Silicones to Showcase Thermal Management Sensor Application Products at Automotive LiDAR Conference

SESA’s focus for LiDAR and automotive sensors will reportedly be its silicone thermal interface materials (TIMs); visible light-blocking encapsulants; UV-curable, low-modulus adhesives; and anti-smudge coatings.

September 20, 2019

In an effort to advance silicones for automotive light detection and ranging (LiDAR) applications, Shin-Etsu Silicones of America, Inc. (SESA) will exhibit at the second annual Automotive LiDAR 2019 Conference and Exhibition.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Henkel’s Electric Vehicle Battery Technologies Dominate the News

Readers flocked last week to an announcement from Henkel regarding the launch of new materials for electric vehicle batteries.

September 16, 2019

What technologies is your company working on for electric vehicles? I’d love to hear about them!

Sika to Acquire China-Based Silicone Sealants and Adhesives Manufacturer Crevo-Hengxin

Crevo-Hengxin is a family-owned manufacturer of a broad range of silicone products used for solar energy, facades, fenestration, insulated glass, interior finishing, and other sealing and bonding applications.

September 10, 2019

Sika recently announced that it has agreed to acquire Crevo-Hengxin, a Chinese manufacturer of silicone sealants and adhesives used in both industry and construction applications.

SIKA CORP.: Silicone Adhesive for Vertical Glass Applications

According to Sika, SikaTack Panel-50 is a one-component neutral curing silicone that combines mechanical strength with excellent elasticity.

September 5, 2019

Sika Corp. recently introduced SikaTack Panel-50 into its vertical glass product line offering.

Case Study

Solving LED Challenges with Silicone Sealants

A silicon sealant coupled with automated dispensing is helping one LED manufacturer enhance product performance and reliability.

August 20, 2019

Based in the UK’s West Midlands, Mackwell Electronics provides technology solutions for the global lighting industry.

Wacker China silicon elastomers expansion

Wacker Expands Silicone Elastomer Production in China

With an annual capacity of several thousand metric tons, the facility will reportedly help support Wacker’s future growth path in China.

June 20, 2019

Wacker recently inaugurated a new production line for silicone elastomers at its Zhangjiagang site in China.

ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES EUROPE: Primerless Silicone Encapsulant

Dowsil EI-2888 is an optically clear encapsulant designed for professional LED lighting applications.

June 20, 2019

Ellsworth Adhesives recently announced that it is now offering the newly-launched Dowsil (Dow Corning) EI-2888 primerless silicone encapsulant.

HENKEL: Open Materials Platform for Additive Manufacturing

Henkel has developed differentiated materials with a focus on UV-curable silicone elastomeric, ultra-clear, durable high-impact, high-temperature and general-purpose resins.

June 4, 2019

Henkel has strengthened its offering for industrial additive manufacturing solutions.

SIKA CORP.: Silicone Sealant

The one-component, non-sag, elastomeric silicone can be used for general sealing and bonding applications.

April 22, 2019

Sikasil^® GP-101 is a general-purpose, acetoxy cure silicone sealant that reportedly meets the requirements of ANSI/NSF Standard 51 for direct food contact.