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How to Use the Annual ASI Buyers’ Guide

Explore the annual Buyers' Guide in the digital edition or online to find suppliers to help your business succeed.

December 10, 2020

It’s time for ASI’s annual Buyers’ Guide, a purchasing and applications resource for raw materials, equipment, and services used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, pressure sensitives, and adhesives and sealants products such as tapes and labels. The Buyers’ Guide also includes supplier details for finished adhesives and sealants.

Single-Family Housing Starts at Highest Pace Since Spring of 2007

Single-family starts in October 2020 increased 6.4% to a 1.18 million seasonally adjusted annual rate and were up 8.6% year-to-date.

December 9, 2020

Led by solid gains in single-family production, overall housing starts increased 4.9% in October 2020 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.53 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

MASTER BOND: Thermally Conductive Epoxy

Since the epoxy does not start gelling quickly, Master Bond reports that it is especially advantageous for use in many production environments that require a long open time after mixing.

December 8, 2020

Master Bond EP29LPAOHT is a two-component, NASA low-outgassing-approved epoxy system featuring a working life of 8-10 hrs per 1,000-g batch.

Sika Expansion in Dubai Leads the News

An announcement from Sika regarding its expansion in Dubai drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

December 7, 2020

What expansion opportunities is your company exploring? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.

EnvisionTEC and Henkel Expand Partnership to Drive Next Level of Additive Manufacturing in Industrial Production

With the launch of new systems from EnvisionTEC and the expansion of Henkel’s industrial-grade materials portfolio, the companies report that they are well-positioned to support the volume production of end-use parts.

December 7, 2020

EnvisionTEC and Henkel recently announced an expansion of their partnership agreement to further drive the adoption of production-level 3D printing.

Global Market for Lamination Adhesives in Flexible Packaging to See Strong Growth through 2027

Increasing spending on packaged foods across developed and developing regions is expected to propel market growth.

December 7, 2020

The global lamination adhesives for flexible packaging market is projected to surpass $2.6 billion by the end of 2027, growing at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2020-2027.

Rasmussen and Happe Elected to H.B. Fuller Board of Directors

Michael Happe and Teresa (Terry) Rasmussen will both serve on the board’s Audit and Compensation Committees.

December 3, 2020

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that it has elected Michael Happe and Teresa (Terry) Rasmussen as independent members to its board of directors.

MACTAC: Abrasion- and Chemical-Resistant Labelstock

Known as Durafol, the thermal transfer printable polyester film reportedly enables the production of on-demand, high-performance, variably printed labels.

December 3, 2020

Expanding its LINTEC Durable Goods/Industrial Labeling product line, Mactac recently announced the addition of a polyester film labelstock with high resistance to abrasion and chemicals.