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Sika Opens Mortar, Admixture Facilities in United Arab Emirates

April 7, 2015

Sika recently announced it has opened a new mortar manufacturing facility in Dubai and a concrete admixture plant on Réunion, United Arab Emirates.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Sika Acquisitions Bookend the Top 5

Last week, readers were most interested in Sika’s finalized acquisition of Axson.

Susan Sutton

April 6, 2015

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

DOW CHEMICAL CO.: Packaging Adhesive

April 6, 2015

This company has added the new MOR-FREE™ LPlus1 high-efficiency adhesive to its Dow Adhesives portfolio.

Silicones Volume Helps Grow Momentive Performance Materials’ 2014 Sales

April 6, 2015

Momentive Performance Materials Inc. recently announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2014.

ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES EUROPE: Dow Corning Hot Melt

April 3, 2015

This company now offers EA-4600, a new hot-melt adhesive from Dow Corning.

Focus On: Chemicals Supplier Celebrates an Interactive Anniversary

BASF marked its 150th anniversary this year with a global interactive program focusing on energy, food and urban living.

April 1, 2015

BASF recently announced an international anniversary program to mark its 150th anniversary this year. In addition to celebrations and a historical retrospective, BASF has prepared a global co-creation program with partners on the topics of energy, food, and urban living.

Market Trends: Construction Chemicals Market is Building on Success

U.S. demand for construction chemicals like adhesives and grouts is expected to shift toward higher-value formulations and technologies.

April 1, 2015

Domestic demand for construction chemicals used in on-site applications is projected to grow 8.2% per year through 2018 to $12.1 billion, according to “Construction Chemicals,” a recent study from The Freedonia Group Inc.

Ask Dr. Dave

Can we speed up curing of an UV adhesive/sealant by using a full-spectrum bulb from the hardware store?

A black light would probably give better results than the full-spectrum bulb, but you will need a fairly high-intensity UV lamp.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

April 1, 2015

Dave Dunn's April 2015 column.

Two-Part Adhesives and Application Equipment

Many different starting materials are available in the formulation of two-part adhesives, all of which will require a variety of mixing, dispensing, and application methods.

Stephanie Shira

April 1, 2015

Two-part adhesives are an ever-growing segment of the adhesive and sealant industry, with applications in aerospace, construction, automotive, consumer goods, and the DIY/repair sectors.

Using Rheology to Formulate Sealants

The insights gained from rheology can significantly accelerate sealant development and drive product differentiation.

C. Street G. Frazee C. Fredrickson I. Harvey T.H. Killilea

April 1, 2015

Through quantitative measurements of sealant structure and flow behavior, rheology helps formulators understand the relationship between formulation components and their impact on application properties.