July 2024

The July issue of ASI features the annual ASI Top 20 article and Voices from the Top interviews and articles from major adhesive and sealant manufacturers.

2024 ASI Top 20: Leading Global Manufacturers of Adhesives and Sealants

Our annual ASI Top 20 list of leading global adhesive and sealant manufacturers utilizes sales figures and other details for finished adhesives and sealants, as well as related products such as tapes and labels.

June 28, 2024

ASI's annual ranking of the top 20 global adhesive and sealant manufacturers.

medical device for reading blood sugar levels on persons arm

How Acrylic Tapes Are Transforming the Future of Wearable Medical Devices

From glucose and heart monitoring devices to defibrillator systems and beyond, more people are wearing devices that provide essential information to their doctors.

July 17, 2024

Acrylic adhesives are the best choice for wearable and long-term wear applications due to the variety of benefits they offer.

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Optimizing Label Layers to Meet Linerless Label Performance Needs

Linerless labels are rising in popularity given their sustainability and efficiency advantages, and converters may not understand their adhesive and release coating properties.

July 19, 2024

By understanding how the linered and linerless label construction is different, converters can better incorporate linerless labels into their linered label production lines or switch to them entirely.

Potting Compounds Increase Reliability of Automotive Sensor and Antenna Technologies

Tailor-made materials provide long-term protection for the antennas and sensors essential for the latest keyless entry and exterior door systems in new vehicles.

July 22, 2024

From flush exterior door handles to keyless functions, customized polybutadiene potting compounds can play a big part in innovative functionalities and the brand-specific design of a vehicle access systems.

delo scientists at work in lab testing adhesives

A Company on the Move: DELO Industrial Adhesives

Founded in Munich, Germany, in 1961, DELO currently manufacturers high-tech adhesives and multi-functional materials, as well as dispensing and curing equipment.

Karen Parker

July 24, 2024

Torsten Uske, president DELO US, shares his thoughts about DELO’s growth and success and what he anticipates for the future of the industry.

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3M Continues History of Innovating for The Future

Scott Buss, the business development director for the Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division at 3M, discusses the company’s successes with ASI’s editor, Karen Parker.

Karen Parker

July 24, 2024

Scott Buss, the business development director for the Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division at 3M, discusses 3M’s adhesives and sealants business.

From the Editor

Overall Industry Sales Were Down in 2023; Optimism Is Up

The global chemical industry has experienced some rocky years of late, and it is clear that industry is still working out the effects of the disruptions.

July 31, 2024

To summarize the overall trends in the industry in 2023, sales from many companies were down for the year, but the end of the year and the beginning of 2024 offer reasons for optimism.

recyclable consumer handheld electronics

Adhesives and Sealants Unique Properties in Electronics Under the EU Ecodesign Regulation

The proposal for a new EU Ecodesign Regulation is relevant to adhesives and sealants because it involves regulatory standards for product where adhesives and sealants play an important role.

Dimitrios Soutzoukis

July 29, 2024

Because of their unique properties in the electronics sector, adhesives and sealants make a difference in terms of process efficiency, design optimization, durability, repairability, and recycling.

graphic about solving the digitalization puzzle

Are You Ready for an M&A Rebound?

When the economy stabilizes, it is anticipated that M&A activity overall will rise, and companies looking to make a move in the market must optimize their strategy to get the best results.

Daniel S. Murad

July 26, 2024

Optimal execution throughout a merger, acquisition, or divestiture is necessary to achieve the best possible deal and position your company for future success.