Prime Alert is a new tape monitoring system available from this company.

As part of the transaction, MACtac will reportedly maintain its manufacturing bases in the U.S. and Mexico.

Most-viewed new products items (posted and viewed from 1/1/16 to date) focused on finished adhesives.

New products items (posted and viewed from 1/1/16 to date) focused on finished adhesives were once again popular with readers.

Welcome to ASI’s annual Buyers’ Guide, a purchasing and applications resource for raw materials, equipment and services used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, pressure sensitives, and adhesives and sealants products such as tapes and labels. The Buyers’ Guide also includes supplier details for finished adhesives and sealants.

Below are the year’s most-viewed market trends stories on the ASI website (posted and viewed from 1/1/16 to date).

Longtime readers of this column may note that I have always been a fan of silicone sealants; however, I worked for a manufacturer of these materials for many years, so I hope I can be totally objective. I have no doubt that the durability and longevity of silicones cannot be exceeded in most applications. However, I can offer you several observations from my personal experience using them at home.

ClearPlex markets and distributes optically clear, patent-pending glass-protection films.

The market will reach $17 billion by the end of the forecast period.

A new strapping tape is available from this company.