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Top 5 News that Sticks

Sustainability Announcements from tesa Garner Strong Reader Interest

Last week, readers were most drawn to news from tesa regarding a new sustainability report and the appointment of a chief sustainability officer.

Susan Sutton

April 5, 2021

How is your company addressing sustainability in 2021? I’d love to hear from you! Please contact me at (248) 786-1704 or suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your story.

Advancing Adhesives

Structural Adhesive Pushes Performance Boundaries for Composite Armor Systems

A new high-strength and highly ductile adhesive offers performance benefits in the harshest operating environments.

Brian Rearick Marvin Pollum

April 5, 2021

As part of a collaborative project focusing on coatings and joining systems for lightweight materials, the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) tasked PPG to develop a high-strength, highly ductile structural adhesive to meet the requirements of the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) test method standard MIL-PRF-32662, Tier I-III specification. MIL-PRF-32662 incorporates a decade of rigorous research efforts to statistically correlate the complex ballistic response of adhesively bonded armor assemblies to universally translatable and commercially relevant quasi-static mechanical properties.

Submissions Open for Polyurethane Innovation Award

CPI will present the Innovation Award at the conclusion of the 2021 Polyurethanes Technical Conference.

April 5, 2021

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry of the American Chemistry Council recently announced that applications for the Polyurethane Innovation Award are now being accepted through June 15, 2021.

Sika Acquires DriTac

Sika reports that the acquisition strengthens its growth platform for interior finishing in the U.S.

April 5, 2021

Sika recently announced the acquisition of DriTac, a U.S.-based floor covering adhesives company.

Avery Dennison Partners with The Future Laboratory on Global Action Plan for a Zero-Waste Future

Already a major concern, the proliferation of waste and environmental pollution has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 2, 2021

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced that it has teamed up with The Future Laboratory to compile the "Zero Waste Futures" report.

PANACOL, HӦNLE, AND BDTRONIC: Smart System Solution for Medical Assembly

As needles are produced in large quantities, rapid and reliable bonding is essential.

April 1, 2021

Panacol, Hönle, and bdtronic recently partnered to ensure precise adhesive dosing, capillary flow, and curing in seconds with ultraviolet (UV) light.

iMakr to Supply 3D Printing Solutions from Henkel

As a channel partner, the company will reportedly bring added value to the Loctite 3D printing portfolio by providing stronger visibility, network, and expertise.

April 1, 2021

iMakr has joined forces with Henkel as a Tier 1 channel partner for the UK and Ireland.

Testing Adhesives: Force Measurement to the Rescue

Recent advancements in force measurement can help adhesives manufacturers keep up with changing customer demands.

Mark Fridman

April 1, 2021

The global pandemic has accelerated demand for manufactured goods of many types, as consumers stay home and manufacturers continue to operate as essential businesses.

H.B. Fuller Sees Net Revenue Jump in Fiscal 2021 First Quarter

Net revenue of $726 million increased 12.3% compared with the first quarter of 2020.

March 31, 2021

H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for the first quarter ended February 27, 2021, with strong sales growth in Engineering Adhesives and Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives.