Adhesives & Sealants Industry

Dow Corning silicones allow blend of design and function to create iconic cultural centers around the world.

Insulating foam sealant resists the passage of flame and smoke in residential buildings.

Energy costs and the environment are hot news items and the focus of political debates worldwide. This article examines some of the benefits that energy curing technologies - specifically electron beam (EB) and ultraviolet light (UV) - can provide the adhesives and sealants industries.

Dipodal silanes are a new series of adhesion promoters that have achieved commercial success in applications that include plastic optics, multi-layer printed circuit boards and use as adhesive primers for ferrous and nonferrous metals.

This article focuses on the many formulation factors that influence the performance of UV-curing pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs).

Marcel de Wolf has been named CEO of Sartomer Co. In this interview, he discusses new growth opportunities and his plans for the future.

Seam sealers grow in acceptance - not only as a solid repair solution, but also for their NVH characteristics.

This new feature from Bayer MaterialScience will provide formulating help to readers.

Florida sunshine provides free sustainable resource for weathering business.

Once a fringe player, solventless adhesives have become a workhorse in the laminating industry. Coim’s Dave Engel discusses how this happened and why solventless is such an attractive alternative to solvent-based adhesives.

U.S. solvents demand to reach 11.8 billion pounds in 2012.

Welsh artisan organic flour producer Bacheldre Watermill has chosen Innovia Film’s biodegradable and compostable material, NatureFlex^TM, to add the finishing touch to its stylish flour packaging.

The monthly roundup from Editor Teresa McPherson.

U.S. demand for automotive coatings, adhesives and sealants is expected to reach $5.3 billion in 2012.

In his November 2008 column, Dr. Dave discusses the assembly and sealing of aluminum parts and the proper use of superglues.