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Global Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesive Market to Rise 7%

This growth is primarily driven by the rapidly growing demand from woodworking and automotive industries, and growing environmental awareness.

February 8, 2019

Environmental awareness is one of the key factors driving the market.

Italvacuum Signs Agreement with Mixing Dynamics

Italvacuum recently announced the selection of Mixing Dynamics as its representative.

February 7, 2019

Mixing Dynamics will serve as representative for the sales and service of its line of vacuum dryers and vacuum pumps.

Evonik Polyamide Complex Construction on Schedule

Evonik recently announced it has completed the conceptual and basic engineering phase for building its new polyamide 12 facility.

February 7, 2019

The expansion is expected to increase overall capacity for PA12 by more than half.

ASHLAND: Medical Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive

February 7, 2019

The pressure-sensitive adhesive was reportedly developed for medical use.

R.D. Abbott Expands LORD Distribution

R.D. Abbott Co. Inc. recently signed a new distribution agreement with LORD Corp. to expand its distribution of LORD adhesives and coatings to Canada.

February 6, 2019

This new agreement will be facilitated and managed locally by RDAbbott’s newly established division, RDAbbott Canada Ltd.

Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: Have there been any recent developments in the bonding of PTFE to itself or to metals?

Dave Dunn's February 2019 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

February 5, 2019

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is low-surface-energy plastic that is very difficult to bond. PTFE exclusively comprises fluorine and carbon atoms with no polar atoms such as oxygen or nitrogen.