Sealants
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Sika to acquire Akkim, advancing global adhesives and sealants expansion
Sika has confirmed plans to acquire Akkim, a Turkey-based adhesives and sealants manufacturer, in a strategic move aimed at strengthening its position in high-growth markets and expanding production capabilities....
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The essential role of adhesives and sealants across industries in APAC
Demand for innovative adhesive and sealant technology is increasing as industries look to implement eco-friendly product designs.
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Research project for quality control of sealing compounds
SKZ and Fraunhofer IFAM jointly develop non-destructive testing methods.
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FEICA publishes adhesives and sealants market report
FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry, has has issued the eighth edition the European Adhesives and Sealants Market Report which covers the period 2023-2028.
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Wacker expands production of silicone sealants
In response to growing demand, the Wacker chemical group is expanding its production and cartridge filling capacities for silicone sealants at its site in Nünchritz, Germany.
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Sika acquires liquid waterproofing company in the USA
Sika has acquired United Gilsonite Laboratories (UGL) in the United States, a well recognised manufacturer of products for consumer and DIY waterproofing applications. Their product portfolio is sold through...
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Interview: “Tackling numerous priority issues
Representatives of the Greek adhesive and sealant industry came together to found the Hellenic Adhesives and Sealant Cluster (HASC), under the umbrella of the Hellenic Association of Chemical Industries...
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Sika opens new national subsidiary in Ghana
Given the large volume of business and high demand, Sika has now opened its own national subsidiary to manufacture locally and provide technical support.
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Interview: “Becoming a stronger player in Japan”
Sika has agreed to acquire Hamatite, the adhesives business of The Yokohama Rubber Company. We spoke to Dominik Slappnig, Head Corporate Communications & Investor Relations, about the acquisition and...
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Interview: “Adhesives are becoming the preferred method of bonding”
Adhesives continue to replace mechanical fasteners in a variety of assemblies, says Brendan M. Cullinan, the technology director of coatings and construction at Brenntag North America. Here, he shares...
News Application Areas
Optimised design of UHPC with high wet packing density
A new study presents an optimised design method in developing ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) with high wet packing density, in which the multiply effects of solid and liquid phases on UHPC packing...
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Bodo Möller Chemie becomes authorised sales partner of Henkel in China
With immediate effect, Bodo Möller Chemie sells and distributes the entire industrial electronics product portfolio of Henkel in China.
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Uniaxial compression failure of hardened cement paste
The aim of a new work is to investigate the mechanical performance of hardened cement paste (HCP) under compression at the micrometre length scale.
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Sika opens mortar plant in Ethiopia
Sika is starting the operations of a new mortar plant at its existing site in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, thus expanding its portfolio of locally manufactured products.