adhesives
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Lignin–zein adhesive enables fully bio-based, debondable plywood
Researchers have developed a water-borne wood adhesive combining zein protein and lignin that avoids formaldehyde and synthetic cross-linkers. The fully bio-based system delivers competitive bonding performance...
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H.B. Fuller board rejects unsolicited bid
H.B. Fuller's board of directors has unanimously rejected a non-binding acquisition proposal from investment firm Ancora for its Building Adhesives Solutions (BAS) business, citing significant undervaluation,...
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Ancora proposes acquisition of HB Fuller’s construction adhesives business
US investment fund Ancora has submitted a proposal to acquire HB Fuller’s construction adhesives business. Valued at up to EUR 1.1 billion, the proposal aims to refocus the business and unlock further...
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Jowat expands to South Korea
Jowat has established Jowat Korea, a subsidiary based in Seoul. The aim is to meet the growing demand for industrial adhesives in South Korea and to further advance the company’s international growth...
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Microencapsulated adhesives: bonding at the push of a button
Researchers at Fraunhofer IAP have developed microcapsules that encapsulate the components of a two-component adhesive and release them only under pressure. The approach aims to simplify industrial bonding...