The market for carbon fiber-reinforced plastics composites is projected to grow 9.9% between 2015 and 2020, mainly due to demand in the aerospace and defense and automotive sectors.
Carbon fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP) are lightweight and high-strength composites designed for enhanced performance in a number of applications. They offer improvement in structural, functional or cosmetic properties.
A new EPA-registered paint from Sherwin-Williams can kill several infection-causing bacteria within two hours of exposure on a painted surface.
January 4, 2016
Sherwin-Williams recently announced the launch of Paint Shield™, reportedly the first EPA-registered microbiocidal paint that continuously kills more than 99.9% of Staphylococcus aureus (Staph), MRSA, E. coli, VRE, and Enterobacter aerogenes within two hours of exposure on painted surfaces.
Acquisitions in adhesives and sealants can help fast-track engineering adhesives innovation.
January 4, 2016
In today’s world of rapid innovation, manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to gain a competitive edge. H.B. Fuller intends to put its latest acquisition to work to fast-track engineering adhesives innovation in markets such as automotive; electronics; solar; wind; maintenance, repair and operations (MRO); appliance; and heavy machinery.
Bulk bag weigh batching helps an adhesives and coatings manufacturer increase productivity.
January 4, 2016
A fire gutted a 9,000-sq-ft building at the Canadian head office and manufacturing and distribution center of the Henry Co., a manufacturer of commercial and residential foundation coatings, roofing products, caulks, adhesives, driveway sealers, and other building products marketed under the Building Envelope Systems® trademark.
A new energy management service will help Berry Plastics meet its utility and waste reduction goals.
January 4, 2016
Berry Plastics Group Inc. has selected Ecova, an energy and sustainability management company, to provide services that will assist in reducing its waste generation and consumption of electricity, natural gas, and water.
The ASI Top 25 again tops the list; readers also continue to be interested in articles focused on new technologies and opportunities for adhesives, sealants and coatings.
December 1, 2015
Below are the year’s most-viewed feature articles on the ASI website (posted and viewed from 1/1/15 to date).
With big budgets, project timelines and jobs at stake, business-to-business (B2B) buyers need to be confident in the value of technology before committing to it.