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U.S. DOT and EPA Issue Final Rule on Fuel Economy Standards

The final rule will increase stringency of CAFE and carbon dioxide emissions standards by 1.5% each year through model year 2026.

April 13, 2020

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released the final Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule, setting corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) and carbon dioxide emissions standards for model years 2021-2026 for passenger cars and light trucks.

COVID-19 and the adhesives and sealants industry

How is COVID-19 Impacting the Adhesives and Sealants Industry?

Adhesives and sealants companies are facing major challenges on a number of fronts due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but they can take steps to navigate through the crisis.

Susan Sutton

April 10, 2020

The broad economic effect of the coronavirus is not yet known, and it might not be fully realized for quite some time. What does this mean for adhesives and sealants companies?

FEICA Announces Cancellation of Annual Conference Due to COVID-19

FEICA will be reaching out to attendees and exhibitors to organize refunds or to reschedule their participation for 2021.

April 10, 2020

FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry, recently announced that the threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the cancellation of its European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and EXPO.

Arkema Realigns Organization to Focus on Specialty Materials with Three Business Segments

By 2024, Arkema aims to generate sales of €10-11 billion (approximately $10.9-12 billion) for the specialty materials businesses.

April 8, 2020

Arkema recently announced its ambition to become a world leader in specialty materials realigned around three coherent businesses: Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials, and Coating Solutions.

What Impact Does Residential Construction Have on the U.S. Economy?

Building 1,000 average single-family homes creates 2,900 full-time jobs and generates $110.96 million in taxes and fees for all levels of government, according to NAHB’s “National Impact of Home Building and Remodeling” report.

April 8, 2020

A recent study from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) shows that housing stands poised to lead the economic rebound once social distancing and other virus mitigation efforts show success in containing the coronavirus pandemic.

World Adhesive and Sealant Conference Rescheduled for 2021; ASC Adds Annual Convention in November 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has created a U.S.-based Annual Convention & EXPO, to be held November 4-6, 2020, at the Omni Louisville in Louisville, Ky.

April 7, 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced that it has secured dates in April 2021 for the rescheduled World Adhesive and Sealant Conference (WAC).

HENKEL: Cold Rebuilding Epoxy Material for Automotive Body Repair

Henkel reports that Teroson EP 5020 TR can be applied at room temperature in a smooth, flameless, and solder-free process.

April 7, 2020

Henkel recently introduced Teroson EP 5020 TR, a two-component epoxy-based cold rebuilding material designed to replace conventional tin solder in aftermarket repairs of automotive body damages.

Germ Concern Over Shared Surfaces Will Help Push Near 30% Growth in Smart Home Voice Control

Greater emphasis and understanding and, above all, a change of habit and experience in moving away from physical actuation toward using voice in the home will support greater smart home expansion throughout individual homes.

April 7, 2020

A global emphasis on working from home, combined with advice to minimize COVID-19 transmission from shared surfaces even within a home, will help cement the benefits of smart home voice control for millions of consumers.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Licensing of New Underwater Adhesive Technology is Top News

Readers last week were most interested in Mussel Polymers’ licensing of adhesive technology developed at Purdue (includes video!).

April 6, 2020

We love to see your innovation stories! Please send press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Polyurethane Adhesive for Untreated Polypropylene

A new polyurethane-based adhesive has been developed to address adhesion challenges associated with bonding untreated polypropylene.

Yoshihiko Shiraki

Tadayuki Kawaguchi

Takaki Jono

April 6, 2020

Adhesives incorporating polyurethane resin have been widely used in industry due to many desirable characteristics, such as a high adhesive property, chemical resistance, and flexibility.