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Kimmelshue Joins H.B. Fuller Board

Kimmelshue serves as Cargill’s corporate senior vice president, business operations and supply chain, and is a member of the executive team.

October 12, 2017

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that Ruth Kimmelshue has been appointed to the company’s board of directors.

Shurtape Expands Sales Staff

The additions include John Erwin as national channel manager and Nick Baloun as senior national account manager.

October 11, 2017

Shurtape Technologies LLC recently announced it has expanded its sales team supporting the industrial and construction channel.

Arsenal Sells Accella Performance Materials to Carlisle Companies

Accella has annualized revenue of approximately $430 million and operates from 10 manufacturing facilities and seven R&D laboratories.

October 10, 2017

Arsenal Capital Partners recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell Accella Performance Materials to Carlisle Companies Inc. for $670 million.

RPM Reports Record 2018 Sales

Fiscal 2018 first-quarter net sales of $1.35 billion increased 7.5% over the $1.25 billion reported a year ago.

October 10, 2017

RPM International Inc. recently reported record sales and net income per diluted share for its fiscal 2018 first quarter.

Spray Adhesives Market to Reach $8 Billion

Robust automotive industry growth in India is reportedly a significant driving factor.

October 9, 2017

The global spray adhesives market is expected to reach $8.08 billion by 2025.

Focus On

Keeping the Water out

A new surface treatment can make a variety of electronic surfaces waterproof.

October 6, 2017

International Data Corp. (IDC) discovered more than 900,00 smartphones are damaged by liquids every day globally.1 IDC’s research has found that liquid damage is the second-largest cause of damaged smartphones after broken screens, representing 35% of all devices repaired. This damage results in significant costs to the end users, device manufacturers, carriers and retailers, with the impact of liquid damage estimated to be worth nearly $100 billion each year.

H.B. Fuller Third Quarter Revenue Grows 9%

Net income for the third quarter of 2017 was $25.1 million, vs. net income of $32.7 million in last year’s third quarter.

October 6, 2017

H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for the third quarter that ended September 2.

OMNOVA Third Quarter Sales Rise 2%

Chase Corp., which was sold at the end of July 2017, accounted for $0.9 million of sales in this year's third quarter and $5 million in last year's comparable quarter.

October 4, 2017

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. recently announced net sales for the third quarter were $200.9 million, up 2.7% from last year's $195.6 million.

Editor's Memo

Assembling Our World

Assembly is a broad end use segment for adhesives and sealants.

Teresa McPherson

October 2, 2017

If you look around your workplace, I’m certain that most things you see have been assembled in one way or another—from the telephone and computer to the very chair you spend most of the day sitting in. This month, people from all sectors of the assembly industry will gather at The Assembly Show, scheduled for October 24-26 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. Now in its fifth year, the event will offer three days of educational sessions, hundreds of exhibiting companies, thousands of industry professionals, a dynamic keynote speaker, and two networking receptions.

Strategic Solutions

A Holistic Approach to Adhesive Selection

Choosing the right adhesive starts with finding a supplier you trust.

James (Jim) E. Swope

October 2, 2017

Adhesive selectors, whether published guides or human, typically begin with determining which adhesive product or products will adhere to the substrate. That approach is necessary for repair applications, and may even be necessary for fixing a production issue on-the-fly. Engineers working in assembly need to consider the functionality of the device first. Adjusting substrate materials, processes, or joint designs may also be considered, but not automatically required. Next, testing to verify performance is necessary—and strongly recommended.