Adhesives and Sealants Market
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thermoplastic are a big driver of growth for H.B. Fuller.
“H.B. Fuller has consistently been a huge steward of the environment, both at our plants and in support of our customers, so lower
VOC adhesives is something we’ve been a leader in,” Owens said.
New Products and Acquisitions
Tremco has launched several new products recently according
to Houk. They have introduced Dymonic 100, a new breed of
urethane sealant suited for expansion and control joints, precast concrete panel joints, perimeter caulking (around windows,
doors and panels) and aluminum, masonry and vinyl siding.
The sealant’s aliphatic formulation eliminates long delays due
to cure time or inclement weather.
They have also introduced Vulkem OC810, a durable, one
coat, low-odor deck coating solution for light pedestrian traffic
areas such as balconies, roof terraces and mechanical rooms.
Tremco’s Vulkem OC810 Coating is a high-solids, aliphatic urethane membrane designed to be applied in one 35-40 mil coat
for aesthetically pleasing, durable waterproofing protection that
is mildew- and fungus-resistant and low VOC (less than 30g/L).
Another Tremco product recently launched is T3 Building
Solutions, a high-performance sealing system for use around
windows and doors that controls thermal bridging and air infiltration which can lead to heat loss, occupant discomfort and
premature structural deterioration.
3M recently introduced a new alternative to solvent-based
adhesives. 3M Fast Tack Water Based Adhesive 1000NF offers
strength and speed that are comparable to solvent-based adhesives, with additional benefits including zero VOCs (per EPA
test method 24) and Greenguard certification.
H.B. Fuller launched Sesame High Modulus Tape at Pack
Expo in September. This product provides corrugated packaging
designers with the ability to increase the stacking strength and
box life of produce boxes. This new fiber technology ensures
that boxes, trays and bins will hold up better even in the most
challenging environments.
For DAP, this year marks one of their largest product launches ever with the introduction of seven new products for the contractor and do-it-yourselfer.
“SmartBond construction adhesives represent one of our key
new products launches,” said Gorman. “It is revolutionary new
foaming gel construction adhesives formulated and designed
to help contractors and DIYers work faster, saving both time
and money. It provides eight times the coverage of standard car-
tridge adhesives, so users can do more with less.”
Henkel has released three new products recently. Loctite
MAX 3, polyurethane matrix resin developed for fully auto-
mated series production of composite components for the au-
tomotive industry. In collaboration with KraussMaffei, Henkel
has developed a process for the manufacture of components
based on glass or carbon fiber and using high-pressure RTM
technology that creates a surface quality good enough for auto-
mobile exteriors. Technomelt Supra 100 Cool is an innovative
hotmelt adhesive for the packaging industry, which delivers high
efficiency in packaging production while also promoting sus-
tainability in customer operations. In addition to its low appli-
cation temperature of 100 degrees Celsius and its high adhesive
strength, Technomelt Supra 100 Cool is also characterized by its
wide-ranging suitability in case sealing, carton closing and tray
erection. Henkel also released the new high-performance elastic
adhesive Teroson PU 8590 LD, which is used for direct glazing
and assembly work in vehicle construction enables manufactur-
ers to achieve a significant reduction in vehicle weight.
H.B. Fuller has made a few acquisitions this past year.
They acquired Forbo’s industrial adhesives business in March,
which was a major consolidation of two industry leaders. Last
September H.B. Fuller made an important acquisition in the
electronics space that enabled them to increase their market
knowledge and qualification capabilities in a wide range of microelectronics assembly technologies. Most recently, they purchased a company in Brazil that is strengthening their business
in packaging markets and also Latin America.
On September 18th, Henkel opened the world’s biggest adhesive production plant in Shanghai, China. The new factory is
comprised of 150,000 square meters of space and is now the
central production site for industrial adhesives in China and the
Asia-Pacific region. Customers being served by the new adhesives plant include enterprises in the automotive industry and
various consumer goods sectors. Annual output is forecast to
reach up to 428,000 metric tons of adhesives. CW
Tremco Dymonic 100
Tremco Vulkem OC810
