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Customized Structural Adhesives Deliver Multiple Benefits

Structural adhesives help automotive manufacturers meet existing and upcoming global regulations for fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions.

Ana Wagner

September 1, 2016

Automotive and commercial transportation manufacturers must design and produce vehicles that meet both consumer expectations and government standards for safety, comfort, performance, and sustainability.

Top 5 News that Sticks

H.B. Fuller Financial News Generates Most Reader Interest

Last week, readers were most interested in news about H.B. Fuller.

Teresa McPherson

April 11, 2016

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.

General Motors Recommends Ashland Adhesive

April 5, 2016

Ashland recently announced that its Pliogrip™ 5770 impact-resistant adhesive has been recommended by General Motors.

DOW AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS: Composite Bonding Adhesives

March 10, 2016

A new composite bonding adhesive is available from this company.

Automakers Beat Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Third Straight Year; Fuel Economy Steady at Highest Level Ever Recorded

January 13, 2016

The EPA recently announced that manufacturers have surpassed the more stringent 2014 standards for greenhouse gas emissions.

Market Trends: Lightening Up with Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Plastics

The market for carbon fiber-reinforced plastics composites is projected to grow 9.9% between 2015 and 2020, mainly due to demand in the aerospace and defense and automotive sectors.

Taslim Badeghar

January 4, 2016

Carbon fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP) are lightweight and high-strength composites designed for enhanced performance in a number of applications. They offer improvement in structural, functional or cosmetic properties.

U.S. Chemical Industry Growth Predicted to Outpace U.S. Economy

December 22, 2015

The business of American chemistry expanded 3.6% in 2015.

Market Trends: China is a Hot-Melt Adhesives Hot Spot

Dow Automotive Collaborates with Clemson Students to Support Lightweighting Goals

August 5, 2015

Dow Automotive Systems reportedly is again collaborating with students at Clemson University’s International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR).

Market Trends: Lightweighting is Strengthening the Global Automotive Adhesives and Sealants Market

Efficient technical support and close relationships with OEMs offer market participants a competitive edge.

August 3, 2015

Stringent fuel efficiency norms are compelling automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to reduce the weight of their vehicles, thus spurring the use of lightweight materials such as plastics, composites, and aluminum.