Bonding with ASI

This episode explores research into a reversible conductive adhesive for electronics recycling, freshwater mussel-inspired medical adhesives, and sustainable biomimetic materials inspired by mussels and mistletoe.

Women in Chemicals is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting and advancing women in the chemical industry. Karen Parker sat down with cofounders of the organization, Amelia Greene and Kylie Wittl, and the conference chair for the organization’s annual conference, Stephanie Folkmire, to discuss the organization, its purpose, and what the future holds for this growing organization.

Listen to our discussion with Dr Krystelle Mafina PhD on how analysis techniques can streamline production. Find out how improving hot-melt analysis, curing processes and other common formulation challenges can significantly advance your business now and in the future. Sponsored by: PerkinElmer

From adhesives strong enough to tow a car to reusable, light-controlled bonding systems, today’s research is redefining what adhesives can do. Join us as we explore the latest developments driving performance and sustainability.

ASI sat down with Bill Allmond, president of the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) to discuss the upcoming ASC Convention & EXPO and what attendees can expect from this annual industry event.

Bill Allmond, president of the ASC, talked with ASI about the 2025 ASC Leadership Conference and what attendees can expect at the event. The conference is taking place October 20–22 at the Don Cesar resort and spa in St. Pete Beach, Florida. 

ASI sat down with Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) President Bill Allmond to get details about ASC’s 2025 Annual Convention & EXPO, taking place April 14-16 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Tom Fowler, publisher of ASI, chats with Adhesive and Sealant Council President Bill Allmond about the first-annual Adhesives in Action show. The show, co-located with The Assembly Show South and The Quality Show, takes place April 16-17, 2025, at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Listen to the podcast to learn more about the show!

ASI chatted with Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) President Bill Allmond to learn all about the activities and speakers planned for the 2024 Executive Leadership Conference.

The business development director for the Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division at 3M, Scott Buss, sat down with ASI to discuss the focus on innovation within the company’s adhesives and sealants business.

ASI spoke with Yohann Trang, the new global market director for construction materials at Arkema, about the company’s Adhesives Solutions segment, how Arkema is focusing on sustainability, and trends he sees in the adhesive and sealant industry.

Economist Bill Conerly discusses artificial intelligence and his thoughts on how the technology might change the future of business.

ASI sat down with PSTC President Joe Tocci to learn what attendees at Tape Week 2024 can expect from this annual gathering of professionals in the tape industry. Joe also gives a preview of the council’s Fall Member Business Meeting.

This podcast details why UV HMPSAs no longer primarily serve only the GPP label market and what three key drivers caused them to now provide better efficiency, sustainability and performance than legacy options for an increasing number of specialty PSA applications. Sponsored by: Bostik, Inc.

ASI visited with Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) President Bill Allmond to get details about ASC’s 2024 Annual Convention & EXPO, taking place in Louisville, Kentucky, April 15 to 17. 

Scott Sommers, vice president of Insights and Innovation at Shurtape Technologies LLC, visits with ASI to discuss innovation drivers in the tape industry.

ASI sat down with Bob Marquette to discuss Adherex Group, a new company focusing on adhesion technologies and engineered solutions to packaging distributors and OEMS.

ASI visited with Adhesive and Sealant Council President Bill Allmond to learn about the activities and speakers planned for the 2023 Executive Leadership Conference.

Evert Smit, current president of AFERA, the European Tape Association and director of tech and innovation scouting at Lohmann Technologies, discusses sustainability in the tape industry and how AFERA is helping tape manufacturers navigate the challenges of the future.

Steve Schroff, business development manager at Mactac, discusses the company’s success and the unique challenges of formulating adhesives for medical applications.

Tim Pione, vice president of Advanced Packaging and Converting, Adhesives, at Arkema, discusses the company’s comprehensive offering for pressure-sensitive adhesives, which was augmented by the recent acquisition of Ashland Performance Adhesives. 

Joe Tocci, PSTC president, provides a wrap-up of this year’s tape week and gives details of what new things the PSTC has planned for the future.

How do you select the best filling system for your adhesive or sealant? Jack Johnson, senior application engineer at ProSys Fill, answers questions about the types of adhesive and sealant filling systems and how to choose the best system for your application.

ASI sat down with Chelsey Seevers, the market development manager within the Adhesives and Sealants team in North America at Covestro LLC, to learn how the trend towards electrification and electric vehicles is impacting the adhesives industry.

NextGen employs a unique approach to solving the most challenging applications for adhesive materials. NextGen provides a customized adhesive in an optimized package with continuous technical support 24/7 to customers around the globe.