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Sika Silicone Adhesive Receives USGlass 2019 Readers’ Choice Award

According to Sika, the product offers excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrates that are widely used in structural glazing applications.

January 21, 2020

Sika Corp. recently announced that Sikasil SG-20 has won a 2019 Readers’ Choice Award from USGlass Magazine.

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Readers Most Interested in Huntsman Divestment

Last week, readers were most interested in Huntsman’s recent completed $2 billion divestment.

Susan Sutton

January 20, 2020

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AJ Adhesives and Mid-America Packaging Expand to East Coast with Acquisition of Evco Industries

Through this acquisition, AJ and MAP report that they will be able to provide customers continued products and services that currently fill their needs, as well as additional offerings that may fill some gaps.

January 17, 2020

Sister companies AJ Adhesives and Mid-America Packaging (MAP) recently announced the acquisition of Holmes, Pa.-based Evco Industries.

MASTER BOND: Thermally Conductive, Chemically Resistant Epoxy Sealant

Master Bond reports that the product’s long working life makes it ideal for bonding and sealing large or intricate parts that may need ample time for mixing and applying.

January 14, 2020

Master Bond EP62-1AO is a two-part epoxy adhesive and sealant with a working life of 12-14 hr at ambient temperature for a 100-g mass.

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BASF Builds Massive Interest with Construction Chemicals Divestment

Readers were drawn to another big divestment last week, as BASF announced an agreement to sell its Construction Chemicals Business.

January 13, 2020

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Sika Achieves Record Sales in 2019

In a challenging market environment, Sika reports that its growth in all regions was stronger than the market in 2019.

January 13, 2020

Sika recently announced that it recorded double-digit growth and achieved a sales record of CHF 8.11 billion (approximately $8.3 billion) in the 2019 business year.

Entries Sought for ASC Innovation Award

The submission deadline for the 2020 ASC Innovation Award is January 31, 2020.

January 10, 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) is seeking submissions for its 2020 ASC Innovation Award.

Case Study

Acrylate Adhesives Help Provide a Light in the Dark

Light-curing acrylate adhesives are helping an outdoor lighting manufacturer achieve permanent bonds and reliable sealing, even in challenging environments.

Rainer Dörfler

Adrian della Torre

January 8, 2020

Whether it be rain, snow, sleet, or hail, outdoor lighting is fully exposed to the elements. Adhesives help outdoor lighting remain sustainable and well-functioning with permanent bonds and reliable sealing. In a residential neighborhood, seeing and being seen begins in the driveway. LED floodlights not only light the way for us and our cars, but also act as a deterrent to uninvited guests.

Automotive Lightweighting to Provide Opportunities for Thermoplastic Tapes

Thermoplastic tape market players are working to capitalize on the evolving automotive industry, where lightweight components have been gaining significant momentum to enhance fuel efficiency and achieve low-carbon emissions.

January 7, 2020

The global thermoplastic tape market is expected to witness substantial growth from 2019-2029.