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The Future of Formulating Adhesives, Sealants, and Coatings

While formulating in the future won’t look drastically different from today, it will work much better.

January 22, 2021

Chemical and materials companies have three mandates that, if done well, can ensure great business results for decades to come.

CHROMAFLO TECHNOLOGIES: New App

The Chromaflo app is available in English and for free download from the iOS and Android app stores.

January 19, 2021

Chromaflo Technologies has released a streamlined app that reportedly features multiple options for users to quickly access the Chromaflo website and information about the company, download product data, view the company's social wall, and stay updated on company news and events.

How to Use the Annual ASI Buyers’ Guide

Explore the annual Buyers' Guide in the digital edition or online to find suppliers to help your business succeed.

Susan Sutton

December 10, 2020

It’s time for ASI’s annual Buyers’ Guide, a purchasing and applications resource for raw materials, equipment, and services used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, pressure sensitives, and adhesives and sealants products such as tapes and labels. The Buyers’ Guide also includes supplier details for finished adhesives and sealants.

FMA, FGIA, WDMA: Guidelines for Window Replacement without Removal of Exterior Brick Veneer

This document is focused on the full frame replacement without removal of external brick veneer in cases where the cavity between the wall and façade needs to be blocked and sealed.

November 10, 2020

The Fenestration Manufacturers Association (FMA), the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA), and the Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) have released a new document focused on replacement windows.

H.B. FULLER: Sustainable Packaging Solutions Webpage

The new webpage shares the newest and latest innovative adhesive solutions that can positively affect sustainability across the value chain and facilitate the circularity of the packaging industry.

November 5, 2020

H.B. Fuller recently announced a new Sustainable Packaging Solutions section of its website.

Adhesive and Sealant Council Partners with National Institute of Building Sciences

ASC and NIBS will work to connect the full value chain with regards to education and awareness on selection and guidance on sealant technology in vertical wall assemblies.

October 27, 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced a partnership with the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS).

Dow Reaches Midpoint of Valuing Nature Goal

Dow’s Valuing Nature goal is a commitment to systematically consider nature in its business decisions.

September 17, 2020

Dow recently announced that it has reached a milestone, achieving $500 million of savings from its Valuing Nature goal.

ENERCON: Travel-Free Virtual Assistance

Enercon has adopted various interactive technologies that will allow customers to connect with company experts through video conferencing, collaborative discussions, video demonstrations, and technical presentations.

September 9, 2020

In these unprecedented times when travel is difficult, Enercon recently announced a new support offering: Virtual Visits.

MACTAC: Foam Bonding Guide

To generate its “Foam Bonding Guide,” Mactac partnered with several key foam manufacturers to closely evaluate core grades of foam commonly used in combination with pressure-sensitive adhesives.

September 3, 2020

Mactac recently announced that it has released the latest edition of its “Foam Bonding Guide,” which offers the most recent updates and guidance in adhesive-foam selections.

AIHA Issues Guidance to Help Construction Community Deal with Challenges of COVID-19

The guidance reportedly provides easy-to-use, accurate information from experts on construction health hazards about how the virus can be controlled on construction sites.

August 31, 2020

AIHA recently announced that it has issued a new guidance document, “Focus on Construction Health: COVID-19,” to help the construction community deal with the challenges of responding to COVID-19 by providing a practical plan for protecting workers.