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From the Editor

A Wintery Mix

Our February issue brings articles on a wide range of topics, including green formulations and applications, curing materials, transportation end uses, and much more.

Susan Sutton

February 25, 2022

To start us off, Jowat’s Gerhard Haas asks: How can we make adhesives and bonding processes more sustainable? Luckily, he also provides some insightful answers clustered under a central recommendation to seek a holistic approach to sustainability. Learn more in “Green Bonding.”

Sika Shares Optimistic Outlook Following Record Results in 2021

February 24, 2022

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and bottlenecks in the procurement of raw materials, Sika reported sales rose by 17.5% to a record CHF 9.3 billion (approximately $10.1 billion) in 2021.

BOSTIK: Anaerobic Engineering Adhesives for Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Applications

February 24, 2022

Bostik, an Arkema company, recently launched in EMEA a safer and more sustainable WL range offering within its Born2Bond™ anaerobic adhesives portfolio of engineering adhesives.

Continued Consolidation in the Adhesives and Sealants Sector

Blaige & Co. provides details regarding its proprietary research on the impact of global consolidation.

February 23, 2022

Two distinct strategies are at play in adhesives and sealants segment M&A—one being employed by large, global consolidators and the other by domestic, private equity-backed consolidators.

W. R. MEADOWS Acquires Gemite Products

Gemite Products offers technologies for repair, protection and waterproofing of reinforced concrete structures.

February 23, 2022

W. R. MEADOWS, Inc. has acquired Mississauga-based Gemite Products, Inc.

Avery Dennison Releases Bonding Study with Rogers Griswold Rubber Products

The study was performed at the Avery Dennison Performance Tapes Painesville Innovation Center, which tests under real-world and extreme conditions with tight control of environmental conditions.

February 22, 2022

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes recently released the fifth in a series of bonding studies that make it easier for converters to evaluate the performance of Avery Dennison Core Series™ portfolio adhesive products with commonly used materials.

Top 5 News that Sticks

It’s a Hat Trick for H.B. Fuller

News from H.B. Fuller regarding recent acquisitions has garnered the most reader interest for the third consecutive week.

Susan Sutton

February 21, 2022

We’d love to help share your company news with the industry! Send news releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave’s Greatest Hits

Dave Dunn has retired as a columnist following 20 years of monthly contributions.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

February 21, 2022

After more than 20 years of sharing his expertise and wisdom in the monthly Ask Dr. Dave column, Dave Dunn has retired as a columnist. Here we share some of his most popular columns over the years.