Adhesives & Sealants Industry articles from April 2007

Adhesives & Sealants Industry archives from April 2007

Mark your calendar.(EDITOR'S MEMO)(Calendar)
April 1, 2007... The Adhesive and Sealant Council's Spring 2007 Convention and Exposition will take place April 15-18 in Savannah, GA. This year's Spring Convention will feature a two-and-a-half day conference program, networking events and the adhesive and...

3M.(COMPANY NEWS)
April 1, 2007... 3M, St. Paul, recently announced its acquisition of the Rite-Lok global industrial adhesives product line from Chemence Inc. The complete Rite-Lok brand product line includes anaerobic threadlockers, retaining compounds, gasket makers, thread...

Chemcentral.(COMPANY NEWS)
April 1, 2007... On Feb. 7, a fire broke out at the CHEMCENTRAL plant located at 910 N. Prospect in Kansas City, MO. The cause of the fire has yet to be determinted, but it appears to have started outdoors in a tank holding a polymer used to manufacture...

DEACOM Inc.(COMPANY NEWS)
April 1, 2007... DEACOM INC. recently announced it has joined the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA). The company produces the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System for process and...

The Dow Chemical Co.(COMPANY NEWS)
April 1, 2007... THE DOW CHEMICAL CO., Midland, MI, has announced plans to expand production at its Freeport, TX, MDI facility by 50% over the next 36 months. In Sept. 2006, the company also announced plans to expand MDI production at its Estarreja, Portugal,...

Dow Polyurethanes.(COMPANY NEWS)
April 1, 2007... DOW POLYURETHANES, Midland, MI, has announced plans to acquire Hyperlast Limited, a leading UK polyurethanes elastomers systems business, and Autothane Limited, a leading manufacturer of advanced automotive suspension components, pending...

Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex.(COMPANY NEWS)
April 1, 2007... DOW REICHHOLD SPECIALTY LATEX, Research Triangle Park, NC, has announced the naming of its novel technologies (patent pending) to produce emulsion polymers that offer a range of antimicrobial functionality. The company has selected PolySaf[TM]...

Henkel.(COMPANY NEWS)(Henkel Adhesives Corp.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... HENKEL has announced that its will expand its plant in Pune, India, to incorporate a solder paste blending facility for its Multicore brand solder paste products. The new addition will be dedicated to both tin-lead and lead-free solder paste...

Hercules Inc.(COMPANY NEWS)
April 1, 2007... HERCULES INC., Wilmington, DE, has announced the completion of the integration of its Pinova product line (formerly Hercules Resins) into its Aqualon business unit. Pinova's wood rosin and polyterpene-based tackifiers for the adhesives market...

Lamberti USA.(COMPANY NEWS)(acquisitions of Synair Hawthorne Polyols and Surfactants)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... LAMBERTI USA, Conshohocken, PA, has announced the completion of its acquisition of the Synair Hawthorne Polyols & Surfactants manufacturing site. The plant site, located on 46 acres in Chattanooga, TN, was commissioned in 2001 and specializes...

Lanxess.(COMPANY NEWS)(opening of LANXESS Technology Center)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... The North American labs for the Technical Rubber Products, Material Products and Functional Chemicals business units of LANXESS, Pittsburgh, PA, have been consolidated under one roof with the opening of the LANXESS Technology Center, which...

Lohmann Corp.(COMPANY NEWS)
April 1, 2007... LOHMANN CORP. has announced that its subsidiary, Lohmann Specialty Coating LLC, located in Orange, VA, will be expanding its existing manufacturing facility in early 2007. This new project will cost approximately $2 million and will add 25,000...

Loparex.(COMPANY NEWS)(capital investments to add paper coating and film blowing capacity)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... LOPAREX, Willowbrook, IL, has announced several capital investments to add paper coating and film blowing capacity, and to streamline operations within North America. A high-speed paper coating line has been started at the company's Hammond,...

Plasticolors Inc.(COMPANY NEWS)
April 1, 2007... PLASTICOLORS INC. recently completed a 4,200 sq. ft. laboratory expansion at its Ashtabula, OH, headquarters. Already an industry forerunner in the development of colorant and additive technologies for the paint, coatings, caulk, sealants, and...

RPM International Inc.(COMPANY NEWS)
April 1, 2007... RPM INTERNATIONAL INC., Medina, OH, has announced that its subsidiary, Rust-Oleum Corp., has acquired Tor Coatings Limited, a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty coatings in the UK. Tor has annual sales of approximately $45 million...

Semi-Kinetics.(COMPANY NEWS)(acquisition of Samsung SM320 SMT assemblers)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... SEMI-KINETICS, Lake Forest, CA, has announced the acquisition of three new state-of-the-art Samsung SM320 SMT assemblers that are expected to increase the company's surface-mount capacity by 175%. The company also added a new Samsung SP450...

Solutia Inc.(COMPANY NEWS)
April 1, 2007... SOLUTIA INC., St. Louis, has expanded its distributor sales contract for Butvar[R] PVB resins and aqueous dispersions with Dowd and Guild Inc., San Ramon, CA, to include Utah, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and New...

Dow Corning Corp.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2007... Dow Corning Corp., Midland, MI, has named JEAN FRANCOIS BAILLY as its global industry director for the company's Pressure Sensitive and Paper businesses. Based in Seneffe, Belgium, Bailly is a veteran of the industry, having previously served...

RadTech announces president's award winner.(APPLAUSE)(Peter Weissman)(RadTech International North America)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... Peter Weissman of Cytec received the 6th annual RadTech President's Award at the RadTech Winter meeting in Palm Beach, FL. This award is presented to individual members who make significant contributions to RadTech and the advancement of UV and...

The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA).(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2007... The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association (TRFA), Glen Ellyn, IL, has announced new officers for 2007. They are: President--JOHN CECH, CVC Specialty Chemicals; Vice President--VINAY MISHRA, ITW Devcon; Secretary/Treasurer--BHAVIN PATEL,...

Rubex Inc.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2007... CECIL CONNOR has been named general manager of Rubex Inc., Grove City, OH, a leader in the manufacture of extruded preformed butyl tapes and solvent-free hot-applied pumpable butyl. Connor brings with him over 20 years of experience with such...

John T. (Jack) Fisher.(PEOPLE)(2006 IPC Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame Award)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... JOHN T. (JACK) FISHER of Interconnect Technology Analysis Inc. was recently honored with the 2006 IPC Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame Award at the 2007 IPC Printed Circuits Expo[R], APEX[R], and the Designers Summit in Los Angeles. Based on...

Henkel announces global competition for innovative ideas.(COMPANY NEWS)
April 1, 2007... Henkel, the maker of well-known brands like Dial[R], Loctite[R], Purex[R], Dep[R] and Duck[R] brand, recently launched the Henkel Innovation Trophy competition. In instituting this new, global innovation initiative, Henkel invites all...

CHEMARK Consulting Group Inc.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2007... HERBERT GIFFINS has been appointed to the position of senior architectural consultant by the CHEMARK Consulting Group Inc., Southern Pines, NC. Giffins brings to his new position 45 years of experience in the architectural coatings business,...

BASF.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2007... BASF, Charlotte, NC, has appointed NANCY M. HOBLACK to the position of distributor manager of its Functional Polymers Regional Business Unit in North America. In her new role, Hoblack is responsible for managing relationships with all...

IPC--Association Connecting Electronics Industries[R].(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2007... IPC--Association Connecting Electronics Industries[R], Bannockburn, IL, has announced that MARIA LABRIOLA has joined the company as an account executive. In this new position, Labriola is primarily responsible for trade show sales for the new...

InteliCoat Technologies.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2007... InteliCoat Technologies, South Hadley, MA, has announced the appointment of JOSEPH A. LUPONE as its president and CEO. Lupone has more than 20 years of experience in general management, with an extensive background in senior executive sales and...

Reynolds Industries Inc.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2007... Reynolds Industries Inc., Fort Mill, SC, recently named JOHN MENZEL to the position of Aftermarket Sales Coordinator. Menzel brings to his new position a B.A. from Ashland University, 10 years in the hospitality business and an extensive...

RPM International Inc.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2007... RPM International Inc., Medina, OH, has announced that its board of directors has appointed FREDERICK R. NANCE to Class III of the company's board of directors. The company also announced that Max D. Amstutz has retired from the board after 12...

Lamberti Synthesis USA.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2007... Lamberti Synthesis USA, a newly formed operating division of Lamberti USA, Conshohocken, PA, has hired ROBERT J. O'TOOLE as business manager. In his new role, O'Toole will utilize 23 years of chemical management experience to develop and...

Noveon Inc.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2007... Noveon Inc., Cleveland, OH, has named ERIC R. SCHNUR vice president and general manager of its Performance Coatings division. In his new role, Schnur will be responsible for leading business and growth activities related to the global...

Diamond America Corp.(PEOPLE)
April 1, 2007... Diamond America Corp., Tallmadge, OH, has announced the appointment of JEFFREY P. SCHWEIZER to the position of chief executive officer. Schweizer brings with him 25 years of extrusion experience, having worked for the Bonnot Company, where he...

ND Industries.(PEOPLE)(ND Fastener Technologies Seminar Team)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... ND Industries, Clawson, MI, has announced the formation of the new ND Fastener Technologies Seminar Team. Applications Engineer SCOT WICKHAM, Sales Representative MICHELLE SHENK, Junior Vice President of Corporate Operations and Sales KRISTINA...

Price adjustments.(COMPANY NEWS)(adhesives and sealants)(Table)(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... PRICE ADJUSTMENTS COMPANY PRODUCT INCREASE DATE RATIONALE The Dow Oxygenated 4 cents/lb March 1 Escalating Chemical Co., Solvents costs for raw...

Calendar.(COMPANY NEWS)(Calendar)
April 1, 2007... APRIL 2007 10 Practical Course on Texture Analysis; Brookfield Engineering Laboratories, Middleboro, MA; (800) 628-8139; www.brookfieldengineering.com/services/ educational-programs 12 Practical Course on Viscosity Measurements;...

Global adhesives and sealants state of the union.(STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS)
April 1, 2007... The global adhesives and sealants industry reached a record $36 billion in 2006, with nearly 4% growth over 2005, and is forecast to grow at 3.8% through 2008. Not surprisingly, the greatest advancements occurred in Asia, fueled by emerging...

Latest mixing technology.
April 1, 2007... The worldwide industrial mixing market can be as daunting as the myriad customers it represents. Applications for industrial mixers range from paint, ink and food to cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, cement, and dye. As such, the size of the...

Pressure-sensitive adhesives: a blueprint for maturity.
April 1, 2007... The use of adhesive-backed components is steadily growing as a method for assembling much of today's technology. Computers, mobile phones and handheld electronic devices all use adhesive components in numerous instances, including labels,...

Leaning out: lean manufacturing initiatives increase efficiencies for equipment supplier.
April 1, 2007... Moyno Inc.'s lean-manufacturing initiatives at its Springfield, OH, facility have two objectives--to ensure the cost savings needed to remain profitable in a global economy and to retain highly skilled employees. The company's lean...

State of the industry roundtable: this article examines the state of the adhesives and sealants industry, including the current impact of raw material and feedstock prices.(Industry overview)(Discussion)
April 1, 2007... Q What are your predictions for the adhesives and sealants industry in 2007 and beyond? A TOM FISHBACK: We expect to see continued strong growth for sealants used in construction, especially where the sealant is part of an energy savings...

Low-molecular-weight polyolefins for hot-melt adhesives.
April 1, 2007... This is the first of two articles addressing the role that low-molecular-weight polyolefins and wax additives have in the formulation and performance of hot-melt adhesives. This part examines wax additives available to the formulator; their...

World-class compliance that doesn't cost a fortune: having a well-designed, properly maintained inventory of hazardous materials on site provides a significant strategic advantage.
April 1, 2007... How are you managing the hazardous materials you use, store and produce in your facility? Unless you have a multimillion-dollar budget and work in an organization with a cultural commitment to safety and risk management, you are probably...

ASC Announces Spring Convention.
April 1, 2007... The Adhesive and Sealant Council's Spring 2007 Convention and Exposition will be held April 15-18 at the Hyatt Regency Savannah in Savannah, GA. This year's Spring Convention will feature a two-and-a-half day conference program, networking...

Tightening loose dentures: adhesives help improve fit and effectiveness.(ADVANCING ADHESIVES)
April 1, 2007... Full dentures are artificial teeth that replace the bone, gums and teeth that people may lose over time. Nobody expects an artificial hand to look, feel or work as a natural hand, yet patients often expect plastic models of teeth to allow...

Polyurethane resin line: Cognis.(RAW MATERIALS)
April 1, 2007... Cognis has announced an expansion of its range of Versamid[R] PUR resins with the addition of new products in the Versamid PUR 1000, 1100 and 7000 series. The resins of the Versamid PUR 1000 line are considered universal resins that can be used...

Energy-curable resins: Cytec Industries Inc.(RAW MATERIALS)
April 1, 2007... This company has launched two new energy-curable resins for a range of industrial metal applications. EBECRYL[R] 3213 epoxy acrylate is designed to provide outstanding adhesion to metal substrates for general pipe and tubing applications....

Polyurethane film and sheet grades: Deerfield Urethane Inc.(RAW MATERIALS)
April 1, 2007... Three versatile new grades of thermoplastic and specialty elastomer film and sheet have been added to the Dureflex[R] line: X2140 High Slip/No Bloom/Low Gloss; X2133 Highly Elastic/Highly Recoverable; and X2103 Non-Halogenated Fire Retardant....

Disposable adhesive kit: adhesive packaging specialties.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
April 1, 2007... The 3-PAK[TM] component packaging kit is a disposable adhesive kit capable of holding three liquids or a powder and two liquids. The 3-PAK is safe and convenient, and it allows for pre-measured amounts of unmixed resin and catalyst. Materials...

High-temperature tapes: Aremco Products Inc.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
April 1, 2007... The Pyro-Tape 682-Series of products consists of high-temperature, high-performance tapes used in a range of industrial applications for plasma spray masking, heat protection, and abrasion, chemical, and electrical resistance. Available...

Polyurethane compound: Epoxies, etc...(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
April 1, 2007... 20-2620 is a new two-component polyurethane compound designed for applications requiring ultimate clarity. Many electronic assembly operations require a clear, weather-resistant potting compound. 20-2620 may be used in outdoor applications...

Epoxy and polyurethane adhesives: Huntsman advanced materials.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
April 1, 2007... Advanced ARALDITE[R] epoxy adhesives for bonding and potting of electronic components are RoHS-compliant, UL-recognized high-temperature materials that feature excellent chemical and moisture resistance along with good dielectric...

Bubble-free vinyl: Mactac.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
April 1, 2007... This company has combined its patent-pending, bubble-free air egress adhesive and 2.1-mil, high-performance vinyl to create the new IMAGin[R] JT5529BFD (B-free Digital), thus allowing installers of vehicle and fleet graphics to concentrate more...

Sealant: Rollprint Packaging Products Inc.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
April 1, 2007... Allegro[R] M sealant can be extrusion coated onto various substrates, including film, foil and paper to create a cost-effective way to achieve a "clean" peel. The sealant adheres to numerous rigid cup or tray structures, including high-impact...

LIMS: Shin-Etsu Silicones of America Inc.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
April 1, 2007... This company recently introduced its KE2090 and KE2095 series Select-Hesive[TM] Liquid Injection Molding System (LIMS) that provide primer-less adhesion to a variety of thermoplastic resins. Optimal for multi-component silicone-to-plastic...

Tile & flooring adhesive: Westech.(FORMULATED ADHESIVES)
April 1, 2007... VersaTILE special purpose tile and floor adhesive was formulated for bonding a variety of materials in general construction. It is a multi-purpose, industrial-strength, high-temperature adhesive that is suitable for use in the furniture, RV,...

Dispensing system: Asymtek.(EQUIPMENT)
April 1, 2007... The Axiom X-1000 series dispensing system features a stainless steel enclosure for manufacturing in Class 100 cleanrooms, and is specifically designed for applications that are extremely sensitive to contamination by submicronsized particles,...

Wet-Mix Process Systems: Bematek.(EQUIPMENT)
April 1, 2007... Bematek Wet-Mix Process Systems provide users with a finished product that is homogeneous, has repeatable viscosity and dispersion down to one micron, and is totally consistent from batch to batch. Featuring a colloid mill and positive...

Software: Brookfield.(EQUIPMENT)
April 1, 2007... Capcalc32 Software is a powerful new tool for use with Brookfield's CAP2000+ Cone & Plate Viscometers. Brookfield's CAP2000+ is a variable-speed (5-1000 rpm) instrument ideal for R&D as well as more detailed QC testing. The new version of...

Agitators: Chemineer.(EQUIPMENT)
April 1, 2007... HS Side-Entering Agitators offer ruggedness, dependability and simplicity of design for an application involving continuous blending, heat transfer, and mass transfer of solids suspension. At the heart of the HS Agitator is a right-angle gear...

Ball valve: Flowserve.(EQUIPMENT)
April 1, 2007... Flowserve's Worcester CPT valves offer many customizable features that enable them to be used for some of the processing industry's most precise applications. CPT series valves can be used in systems that control steam pressure or pH levels,...

Dispensing valve: Graco / Liquid Control.(EQUIPMENT)
April 1, 2007... Graco | Liquid Control's new PD44 valve has been redesigned and re-engineered for improved performance and reliability. A unique feature of the patented PD44 valve is the balanced inlet/outlet spool assemblies that do not displace material...

Digital dispenser: I&J Fisnar.(EQUIPMENT)
April 1, 2007... This company's new SL101 air-controlled dispenser was designed not only for high reliability and accuracy, but to bring digitally controlled dispensing to all budgets. Easily programmed and user friendly, this controller offers three modes of...

Dispensing valve: I&J Fisnar.(EQUIPMENT)
April 1, 2007... The VMP30H is a multipurpose, mini-poppet pneumatic valve designed for controlled dispensing of low- to high-viscosity materials, such as silicones, RTV, epoxy, rubber adhesives, greases and filled materials. The poppet design minimizes surface...

Vertical Pump: Moyno.(EQUIPMENT)
April 1, 2007... The Moyno Vertical Pump is ideal for a variety of applications in which space is a premium. Its compact, vertical, close-coupled design easily fits in confined areas and can be flange-mounted to closed tanks or affixed to mounting beams above...

Viscosity sensor: Norcross Corp.(EQUIPMENT)
April 1, 2007... The Norcross MXBO Viscosity Sensor, a simple, sensitive and rugged tank-mounted viscosity sensor for use with water- and solvent-based adhesives, coatings, chemicals, inks, and paints, uses the proven "piston time-of-fall" method for measuring...

Carousel labeling system: Nordson.(EQUIPMENT)
April 1, 2007... Nordson Corp. has announced the availability of a new carousel wraparound labeling system featuring patent-pending PatternJet[TM] gun technology. The labeling system, a direct replacement for wheel-pot systems, features two PatternJet guns, one...

Dispense Valve: Sealant Equipment & Engineering Inc.(EQUIPMENT)
April 1, 2007... The new Model 2200-033-011 Automatic Snuf-Bak[TM] Dispense Valve is ideal for high-volume fluid control and fast shut-off of viscous materials, such as polyurethanes, epoxies, silicones, greases and various cohesive (stringy) and thixotropic...

Attritor: Union Process.(EQUIPMENT)
April 1, 2007... This company has announced the availability of three QL-100 Circulation Attritors for the milling of specialty inks. The QL-100, the largest and newest model of Union Process' Q-Series Attritors, is specially designed with an ASME-coded vessel...

Rotary transport pump: Viking Pump.(EQUIPMENT)
April 1, 2007... This company has released a new addition to its line of high-speed rotary transport pumps, the RTP20. Offering configuration flexibility and ease of maintenance, the RTP20 (1.0 liter/rev) is built with all the features of the proven RTP30 (1.28...

Product catalog: Cannon Instrument Co.(RESOURCES)
April 1, 2007... CANNON Instrument Co.'s new full-line 2007-2008 catalog, Innovations in Viscosity Measurement, includes sections on automated viscometers, viscosity standards, glass capillary viscometers, petroleum test equipment (including SAE J300...

Ribbon Blender website: Charles Ross And Son Co.(RESOURCES)
April 1, 2007... This company has announced the launch of a new website covering its lines of Ribbon Blenders and Cylindrical Dryers. Guidelines are provided on how to select the best unit for a particular application. The new site also includes: photos of...

Product brochure: Chemineer.(RESOURCES)
April 1, 2007... This company has announced the release of a six-page brochure featuring various products designed to enhance the Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) process flow. The brochure features a detailed FGD process flow chart indicating specific Chemineer...

Interactive website: IPC.(RESOURCES)
April 1, 2007... IPC--Association Connecting Electronics Industries[R] has launched a dedicated website to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions made by thousands of volunteers since the founding of the organization in 1957. The interactive...

Product DVD: National Adhesives.(RESOURCES)
April 1, 2007... A new DVD that explains the advantages and benefits of the EASY-PAC[TM] Package Sealing Solution is now available from National Adhesives. The DVD includes testimonials from a major regional bottler operating multiple EASY-PAC systems on its...

Blending/dispersion blades.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)
April 1, 2007... CONN & CO. Conn Blades are the only blending/dispersion blades that provide true pumping action for complete material circulation. The ITT style is the most aggressive. The IT style provides the same superior pumping but is gentle enough...

NuSil Technology.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)(adhesives and sealants white papers and technical information )(Brief article)
April 1, 2007... NuSil Technology's adhesives and sealants white papers and technical information provide users with information and data beyond the basic product statistics. The company's white papers relate products to actual uses through an investigation of...

AEROSIL[R] Fumed Silicas.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)
April 1, 2007... DEGUSSA GmbH Helping adhesives and sealants strengthen the bond. AEROSIL[R] Fumed Silicas are designed to improve the manufacturing process, quality and performance of adhesives and sealants, which in turn improve the way we fly, drive,...

Dispersion blades.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)
April 1, 2007... Quickblades, Inc. Quickblades, Inc. is a manufacturer of high-speed dispersion blades. While offering the standard high-shear dispersion blade, they also offer a variety of uniquely styled impeller blades that have proven to help reduce...

SPEC-1 Slip/Peel Tester.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)
April 1, 2007... Tester Imass, Inc. The SPEC-1 Slip/Peel Tester is an economically-priced, state-of-the-art design that satisfies, and in many cases exceeds, applicable specifications from PSTC, ASTM, TLMI, FINAT, and AFERA. It comes with a standard...

Wingtack[R] resins.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)
April 1, 2007... Sartomer Company New, comprehensive product bulletin provides technical data--including physical and chemical properties--for Sartomer's entire Wingtack resin line, used in pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA) and in hot-melt adhesives...

PATTI coatings adhesion tester: SEMicro Division--M.E. Taylor Engineering, Inc.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE Showcase)
April 1, 2007... PATTI adhesion testers provide accurate, quantitative measurement of the pull-off strength of your paint, adhesive or coating. A patented, self-aligning system uses compressed gas to apply a continuous load to a pull-stub mounted on the test...

Ask Dr. Dave.(Interview)
April 1, 2007... QUESTION: Would you please repeat some of the comments you made a few years ago about handling adhesives and sealants in cold temperatures? ANSWER: Cold weather brings two potential problem areas as far as adhesives and sealants are...