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Strengthening the Adhesives and Sealants Industry's Future

The ASC's dynamic three-day Annual Spring Conference and Expo enabled attendees to broaden their knowledge, see the latest technologies, and network with peers.

Susan Sutton

June 14, 2019

The adhesives and sealants community gathered in Philadelphia April 8-10 for the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s (ASC) Annual Spring Conference and Expo.

H.B. Fuller to Sell Surfactants, Thickeners, and Dispersants Business to Tiarco

H.B. Fuller’s surfactants, thickeners, and dispersants business, based in Dalton, Ga., had fiscal year 2018 sales of approximately $25 million and EBITDA of approximately $8 million.

June 13, 2019

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its surfactants, thickeners, and dispersants business to Tiarco, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Textile Rubber and Chemical Co., Inc., for $71 million.

Henkel Opens European Hub for Aerospace Adhesive Solutions

With an investment of about €35 million (approximately $39.4 million), Henkel aims to serve the constantly growing demand for high-performance solutions supporting key trends in the global aerospace industry.

June 12, 2019

Henkel’s Adhesive Technologies business unit recently officially inaugurated its new production facility for aerospace applications in Montornès del Vallès (Montornès), Spain.

FLEXcon’s New Scanning Electron Microscope is Online

The goal of the SEM acquisition is to enable imagery and analysis of micro-embossed film samples during the development of new microstructures.

June 12, 2019

FLEXcon Co., Inc. recently announced that its new scanning electron microscope (SEM) is up and running.

Editor's Blog

How Are Professionals Benefiting from Additive Manufacturing Technology?

Case24 found that professionals are most commonly using 3D printing for prototyping (55%).

Susan Sutton

June 12, 2019

I recently came across this additive manufacturing story, and I’d like to share it with you all to see if these findings track with your experiences in the field.

JOWAT: Adhesives for Glued Laminated Timber Construction

Jowapur prepolymers for load-bearing timber construction are reportedly characterized by their particularly high initial strength and internal hold of the bond line.

June 11, 2019

Jowat recently launched a new product family for load-bearing glued laminated timber (glulam) construction.

Call for Papers Open for RadTech 2020

Those interested in presenting a technical conference paper should fill out the online Abstract Submission Form prior to September 20, 2019.

June 11, 2019

RadTech-The Association for UV+EB Technology invites interested parties to submit an abstract for the 2020 RadTech UV+EB Technology & Conference, which is scheduled for March 9-11 at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, Fla.

Builder Confidence Posts Solid Gain in May

Builder sentiment is at its highest level since October 2018.

June 11, 2019

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose three points to 66 in May 2019, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Top 5 News that Sticks

FLEXcon Funding Leads the News

News from FLEXcon regarding a funding opportunity drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

June 10, 2019

How does your company identify and seek funding and partnership opportunities?

PPG Aerospace Support Centers Receive Silver Boeing Performance Excellence Awards

PPG’s application support centers supply aerospace sealants, aerospace coatings, packaging and application systems, chemical packaging services, and chemical management services.

June 10, 2019

PPG recently announced that its Dallas and Philadelphia aerospace application support centers (ASCs) each received a Silver Boeing Performance Excellence Award for superior performance from October 2017 through September 2018.