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  1. Sika Acquires Manufacturer Of Silicone Sealants And Adhesives In China 9/9/2019

    Sika has agreed to acquire Crevo-Hengxin, a Chinese manufacturer of silicone sealants and adhesives used in both industry and construction applications. With this takeover, Sika is expanding its Target Markets Industry and Sealing & Bonding presence in China and the Asia Pacific region, and is gaining additional silicone technology plus a production footprint. Crevo-Hengxin generates sales of CHF 50 million, with a workforce of 140 employees

  2. Lecta Launches New Range Of Adestor Hot-Melt Adhesives 9/9/2019

    Lecta is expanding its Adestor self-adhesive product portfolio with the launch of a new range of rubber-based Adestor Hot-Melt adhesives for excellent performance in these applications

  3. RAMPF – Cure-On-Demand Technology For Automotive Bonding Processes 9/6/2019

    The integration of Cure-on-Demand (CoD) technology into joining tools facilitates the fast and reliable bonding of plastic components. RAMPF Group, Inc. has developed a fully automated production cell with CoD technology for the bonding of car parts

  4. AAMA Updates Standard For Adhesive Systems Designed To Attach Simulated Divided Lite (SDL) Bars To Glass 9/4/2019

    The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has updated a standard for adhesive systems designed to attach simulated divided lite (SDL) bars to glass. AAMA 813-19, Voluntary Specification and Test Methods for Adhesives Used in Simulated Divided Lite Bars, was originally released in 2011 to establish minimum performance criteria for adhesive systems used in such attachments for the fenestration industry.

  5. Bostik-Nitta JV Laid The Foundations Of Its New Adhesives Plant In Nara (Japan) 9/4/2019

    In the presence of Vincent Legros, Chairman & CEO of Bostik, the Regional Senior Vice Presidents of Bostik and Arkema, and Nara’s officials, a Shinto ground breaking ceremony (called ‘Jichin-sai’) has been organized in order to purify the future plant under the protection of local guardian god

  6. Researchers Develop Groundbreaking Process To Study Barnacle Glue, Could Save Navy Millions 8/27/2019

    Researchers at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory developed a new method for identifying the glue proteins that barnacles produce to adhere to ship hulls and other surfaces

  7. New Low Free Isocyanate Prepolymers For Adhesives And Sealants 8/23/2019

    Specialty chemicals company LANXESS will attend FEICA European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and Expo from September 11 to 13. At this year’s event in Dubrovnik, Croatia, technical experts from LANXESS’s Urethane Systems business will present the latest developments on Low Free (LF) isocyanate urethane systems for adhesives, sealants and one component foams (OCF)

  8. New LOCTITE Extreme Temperature Sealants Prevent Leaks In Harshest Conditions 8/23/2019

    Henkel has introduced LOCTITE NS 5540 and NS 5550, thermally activated sealing compounds that are specifically designed for use in high tem­perature and high-pressure environments. LOCTITE NS 5540 brushable liquid can seal flanges carrying up to 2900 psi (200 bar) steam at temperatures up to 1300°F/700°C

  9. Meridian Adhesives Group Acquires Epoxies, Etc. 8/22/2019

    Meridian Adhesives Group ("Meridian") announced today the acquisition of Epoxies, Etc., a leading resin formulator of epoxies, urethanes and silicones

  10. Polytek® Development Corp. Announces Acquisition Of Stone Coat Countertops 8/20/2019

    Polytek® Development Corp. ("Polytek"), a manufacturer of specialty polymers for mold making and casting applications, announced today the acquisition of Stone Coat Countertops ("Stone Coat"). Polytek is a portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners