Super glue must exhibit strong adhesion above all else. However, as attention to the changing climate has risen, so has the demand for sustainability in all product categories. Amid this trend, conventional adhesives’ environmental risks are an increasing concern for manufacturers and their clientele. Why Is Eco-Friendly Super Glue Necessary? Almost all glues today […]
Members of the adhesives and sealants industry will meet this year in Jacksonville, Florida, for the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s 2025 Annual Convention and EXPO. Set to take place April 14-16, 2025, the three-day event offers concurrent conference sessions that cover a variety of topics, including regulatory issues, sustainability, and the latest market-disrupting technologies. The […]
Arkema is setting up its new headquarters in the heart of La Défense, Europe’s largest business district. The company reports that the new headquarters is in an ideal location to host its various partners, symbolizing a new milestone in the group’s transformation. Inspired by Arkema’s know-how, values, and commitment to CSR, these new premises are […]
This issue of ASI features a number of topics, including formulating ultra-low monomer solvent-free adhesives, how to optimize a manufacturing process with heat-activated sealants and structural adhesives, using captured carbon to create methanol for adhesives, and innovations for the packaging of adhesives. Also included in this month’s issue is an article on the use of […]
Packaging adhesives are specialized materials designed to bond various packaging substrates, ensuring the integrity and safety of packaged products. These adhesives play a crucial role in multiple industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and e-commerce. They are essential for applications such as carton sealing, flexible packaging, labeling, and laminating, providing durability and reliability […]
Westlake Innovations Inc., a subsidiary of Westlake Corp., has invested in Universal Matter Inc., based in Burlington, Ontario. Universal Matter Inc.’s vision is to become the leading supplier of high-quality and sustainable graphene and advanced materials to help decarbonize the planet. Westlake’s action builds upon the company’s commitment to helping develop a more sustainable future […]
BioMADE, a public-private partnership funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, announced 17 new projects that will drive the scale-up and commercialization of American bio-manufactured products. They include producing biodegradable plastics; upcycling waste to create new products; certification programs to prepare the workforce of tomorrow’s U.S. bio-economy; developing cell-free systems for commodity chemicals; and more. […]
Professionals in the manufacturing industry will gather this year at the ASSEMBLY Show 2024, which is taking place October 22–24 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. The annual event features the most recent products and equipment in assembly. It will give visitors the chance to connect with potential business partners and […]
Slated to be the largest gathering of professionals in the adhesive and sealant industry, the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s 2024 Annual Convention and EXPO is taking place April 15-17, 2024, at the Omni Louisville Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. The three-day event offers concurrent conference sessions covering a variety of topics within the adhesives and sealants […]
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