Industry professionals are gearing up for the ASC’s 2011 Spring Convention & Expo, which will take place April 17-19 in Tampa, FL.

“If something cannot go on forever, it will stop.” -Herbert Stein

A new structural adhesive recently withstood successful trials and may prove to offer major production benefits.

From left: Larry Brotherton, board chairman, SOCMA; Dan Hawkinson, Torsten Hauschild, Rob Hampe, and Rainer Eischeid, LANXESS; and Larry Sloan, president, SOCMA. The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA)

An MCU resin has been developed that presents new opportunities for protecting structural steel in corrosive environments.

Proprietary manufacturing processes ensure that formulators can enjoy attributes such as higher neat polymer solids, viscosity and freeze-thaw stabilities.

Parylene coatings can provide 100% protection for any device or component.

New high-performance, bio-modified adhesives have been developed for use in the manufacture of engineered hardwood flooring.

By following the examples set by others, companies can implement their own green initiatives.

More U.S. building contractors are switching to polyether-based sealants and adhesives for performance, safety, and low VOCs.