The adhesives used in vehicles keep drivers safe, comfortable, and in control by bonding materials that have opposite but complementary properties. Adhesives hold together the diverse parts of our cars, from the dashboard to the windshield to door panels and carpet to the exterior trim and brakes and suspension—to name a few. The list of where adhesives are applied is long and growing.

Imagine a cross-country road trip in a full-size SUV through the American Southwest. You could travel hundreds of miles over potentially rough terrain, enduring temperatures over 100°F. Yet the SUV’s 400-pound engine would remain cradled by rubber-coated mountings, keeping the vehicle in motion and its passengers safe.

During World War I, aviators applied glue made from natural materials like milk extract to their aircraft for weatherproofing and structural integrity. Although the chemistry composition of adhesives has evolved considerably since then, bonding agents and sealants are still used extensively in the aerospace industry to ensure routes through the sky are completed safely and efficiently. This article covers:

Heat-sealable Henkel coating designed for safe food contact and recycling

Packaging Trends in The Emerging Market of Africa

Reactive Hot Melt Adhesives (RHMs) are revolutionizing the manufacturing industry. Unlike traditional hot melt adhesives, which simply cool and solidify, reactive hot melt adhesives undergo a two-phase curing process. First, they cool and set upon application, and then they chemically react with moisture in the air or substrates to form incredibly strong, durable bonds.

Henkel today announced the opening of its new Application Center in Busan, South Korea, marking a significant investment in the global sports & fashion industry and underlining its commitment to support leading brand owners in Korea. The new center signifies Henkel’s dedication to providing cutting-edge solutions and technical expertise to the sports & fashion industry. As a global leader in adhesive solutions, Henkel is a longstanding reliable partner to the sector. The center reinforces this positioning and further solidifies Henkel’s pledge to be at the forefront of industry advancement delivering constant innovation.

We are pleased to extend a formal invitation for you to visit our booth (I183) during Plastico Brasil 2025 at the São Paulo Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. The event will take place from March 24-28, 2025, and we would welcome the opportunity to discuss potential collaborations and explore synergies between our organizations.

The fourth edition of Plástico Brasil 2025, the largest trade fair for solutions for the plastics industry in Latin America, will be held from March 24 to 28 at São Paulo Expo. The event, which is an initiative of ABIMAQ and ABIPLAST (Brazilian Plastics Industry Association), will bring a series of innovations that combine technology and sustainability, with emphasis on new projects, machinery modernization, raw materials, circular economy and recycling. These initiatives will have even greater visibility at this industry meeting, consolidated as the great stage for trends, services and products, presenting more efficient and environmentally responsible solutions, promoting significant impacts throughout the plastics chain.

The Asian market for Synthetic Butadiene Rubber (SBR) has continued its upward price trajectory following the conclusion of China’s Spring Festival.

January 2025 witnessed a varied price trend for Epoxy resin in the global market, with fluctuations driven primarily by market production costs and product availability. Throughout the month, Epoxy resin prices experienced regional disparities, influenced by factors such as inventory levels, supply chain constraints, and sector-specific demand trends.

In January 2025, the Styrene Acrylonitrile market in South Korea showed a notable stability, with prices being the same throughout the month. This stability followed a moderate decline in December 2024, where Styrene Acrylonitrile prices decreased by 1.8% due to reduced domestic usage and downstream demand. The average market conditions entered into the new year, with average downstream demand from industries such as automobiles and packaging remaining moderate.