Isabelle Alenus, who serves as senior communications manager for FEICA, the European association of the adhesive and sealant industry, discusses industry-related trends, activities, and regulations in Europe.
Lisa Anderson, founder and president of LMA Consulting Group, provides information to help adhesives and sealants industry executives navigate supply chain challenges.
Given the uncertainty of the economy creating extreme push outs and pull ins with customer orders, companies that can successfully deal with uncertain and changing conditions will thrive.
The various supply chain disruptions of the past several years brought into sharp focus the need to identify alternative sources for key products, including adhesives used in assembly operations.
In response to the continued focus on sustainability within the industry, the ASI team is introducing a new enewsletter to our audience: Sustainability Now.
If you happened to be traveling on an airplane, using public transit in a major U.S. city, or interacting with your healthcare provider the week of July 19, then you may have had a very personal, up-close experience with the overarching role technology plays in our modern world.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Optimal execution throughout a merger, acquisition, or divestiture is necessary to achieve the best possible deal and position your company for future success.
There is a lot of discussion these days in the automotive industry about self-driving technology in cars. I remember talking to an executive in the automotive industry over 10 years ago about driving on the Autobahn and using the self-driving technology that was available at that time.
Manufacturers should work to reduce materials, energy consumption, and inefficiencies to improve their carbon footprint and achieve the triple bottom line.