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Ask Dr. Dave

Bonding Polystyrene to Glass

Can you recommend an adhesive for bonding a polystyrene part to glass for a consumer product? The adhesive needs some good strength, and it must be clear, cure quickly, and be easily used by relatively non-skilled operators. The final product will be used indoors and might suffer occasional impacts.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

December 17, 2021

Many adhesives will probably do the job, such as tough acrylics and epoxies. The simplest to source and start with might be a clear 5-min epoxy, dispensed from a twin-syringe and fitted with a static mixer.

M&A Corner

Adhesives and Sealants M&A: Reaching Cruising Altitude

The level of merger and acquisition activity in 2021 has by almost any measure exceeded expectations.

Andy Hinz

December 17, 2021

According to data from S&P, year-to-date global M&A transaction volume through the third quarter of 2021 was up 34% compared to the first nine months of 2020 and 14% over the same period in 2019. The average reported transaction value in 2021 is 29% higher than in 2020 and up 19% over 2019. What is driving this activity? Well, it’s a few things.

Registration Opens for Adhesion Society Annual Meeting

The meeting will be held in San Diego, Calif., February 20-23, 2022.

December 16, 2021

Interested individuals are invited to register to attend the 45^th Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society.

Meridian Adhesives Group Acquires Tri-Tex Adhesives Division

The Tri-Tex adhesives business will join Meridian’s Industrial Packaging Division.

December 16, 2021

Meridian Adhesives Group recently announced its acquisition of the adhesives division of Canada-based Tri-Tex Co. Inc.

Sika Announces New Facility for Adhesives and Sealants in India

The expansion is aimed at meeting rapidly growing demand in the Indian market.

December 15, 2021

Sika recently announced that it is opening a new technology center and manufacturing plant for high-quality adhesives and sealants in Pune, a city in the federal state of Maharashtra, India.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Hexion Divestment is Top News

Readers last week were most interested in Hexion’s planned Epoxy Business sale.

Susan Sutton

December 13, 2021

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Scott Bader Establishes Scott Bader Ireland

Scott Bader Ireland was established as its own legal corporation in Ireland during 2021.

December 13, 2021

Further committing to the Irish composites market, Scott Bader has incorporated the company's Irish office.

Manufacturers Cut 17 Million Metric Tons of Greenhouse Emissions with Help from EPA Program

On average, plants that met the ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry reduced their energy intensity by 19% within an average of two years.

December 10, 2021

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently celebrated the 580 manufacturing plants that achieved the energy savings goals set out by EPA 10 years ago to drive energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

2021 Year in Review

From 2021’s in-depth feature articles to industry news stories, new product releases, and podcasts, readers sought out ASI content like never before.

December 10, 2021

Join us on a walk down memory lane as we revisit our most popular content of 2021.

BOSTIK: Hygiene Adhesives with Renewable Content

Bostik reports that these adhesives work well with traditional substrates and complement the use of a variety of more sustainable substrates.

December 9, 2021

Bostik announced the launch of Nuplaviva™, a series of new products formulated to meet disposable hygiene article manufacturers’ needs for adhesives with renewable content.