According to the NSB, the United States performs more research and development than any other country, but the nation’s global position is slipping as countries in East and Southeast Asia, particularly China, increase their activities. Here are a few interesting takeaways from the report.

Coatings professionals from across North America and beyond will gather to see the latest technological advances and hear the newest research and trends.

The latest dividend represents an 8.5% increase over the prior quarterly dividend and marks the 55^th consecutive year in which the company has increased its dividend.

The company has installed a photovoltaic system covering its roof surfaces that will power up to 30% of its electricity. 

Designed for use in the assembly of EV batteries, the electrode-fixing tapes are the latest addition to Avery Dennison’s portfolio of functional bonding and protection tapes engineered to make EV batteries safer, more efficient, and easier to assemble.

A one-component polyurethane foam adhesive, APOC Polyset RTA-1 is designed to bond concrete and clay roofing tiles to approved underlayment for new construction and repair. 

With the new business unit, Siegwerk underlines its strategic focus towards functional coatings and boosts its position as an enabler of circular packaging solutions.

Attendees from across academia, industry, and government met in Savannah, Georgia, to see the latest advancements in adhesion science.

Plasma treatment improves the adhesion strength and durability of a foam seal, as well as its resistance to environmental factors such as humidity and temperature.

The awards recognize three customers across industries for world-changing innovations using adhesive technology.