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Pressure-Sensitive Tapes on the Rise

Pressure-sensitive tape manufacturers are tapping into the packaging, medical, and transportation sectors to gain ground.

January 14, 2022

Today’s manufacturers have unrestrained access when it comes to bonding solutions. Pressure-sensitive tapes and labels have grown as a viable option, but why are these solutions important?

Photo of tubes of Bostik Born2Bond electronics

BOSTIK: Engineering Adhesives for Electronics Manufacturing

The new versatile and single-component hot-melt polyurethane reactive range has been designed specifically for the manufacture of miniaturized handheld and wearable electronic devices.

January 13, 2022

Bostik, an Arkema company, has extended its Born2Bond™ engineering adhesive range designed to support the electronics manufacturing sector.

Greek Adhesives and Sealants Producers Form Industry Association

The association’s inaugural meeting focused on the legal formalities of the founding and the election of the first Administrative Committee.

January 13, 2022

FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry, and the Hellenic Association of Chemical Industries (HACI) are collaborating to provide support for a nascent organization.

Huntsman Appoints Two New Independent Directors and Announces Governance Changes as Part of Ongoing Board Refreshment

The changes to the board of directors became effective January 1, 2022.

January 13, 2022

Huntsman Corp. recently announced several changes to its board of directors, including the appointment of Curtis E. Espeland and José Muñoz to the board.

Sika Posts Record Sales for 2021

Despite challenges, the company’s sales rose to a record CHF 9.2 billion (approximately $10 billion).

January 12, 2022

Sika recently reported that it performed well in a challenging environment in 2021.

Electronics Industry to Gather at IPC APEX EXPO 2022

IPC APEX EXPO returns as an in-person event January 22-27 in San Diego, Calif.

January 12, 2022

IPC APEX EXPO 2022 will welcome the electronics manufacturing community to the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, Calif., on January 22-27. The largest North American event for the electronics manufacturing industry is expected to draw approximately 9,000 attendees from 45 countries.

CREATIVE MATERIALS: Semiconductor Die-Attach Adhesive

The product can be applied by stamping, screen printing, dipping, and syringe dispensing.

January 11, 2022

Creative Materials recently introduced 122-47—a polyimide, single-component, silver filled, electrically conductive semiconductor die-attach adhesive.

Henkel Invests in Medical Technology Start-Up Smartz

The companies have signed a joint marketing and joint development agreement.

January 11, 2022

Henkel Adhesive Technologies recently announced that it has strengthened its capabilities to meet the growing demand of smart adult-care solutions by investing in Smartz AG, a medical technology start-up headquartered in Baar, Switzerland.

Ongoing Supply Chain Challenges Impacting the Adhesive and Sealant Industry

I recently reached out to key players in the industry to find out what supply chain issues are still in play and how companies are mitigating the various challenges, as well as their projections for the future.

Susan Sutton

January 10, 2022

The supply chain has seen several major disruptions over the last 20 months or so. As a result of various issues arising from the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak and the pandemic’s extended impact to natural disasters and more, the adhesive and sealant industry has been dealing with lack of supply, supply and demand disparities, and logistics complications, to name just a few.