Bostik, a global leader for industrial, construction and consumer adhesive markets, will exhibit its extensive line of adhesives and sealants for battery applications at this year’s The Battery Show North America at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI, September 13-15. The Battery Show, which is the largest battery and electric vehicle (EV) tradeshow in …
Why Polyurethane may be Holding Back Your Automotive Exterior Assembly
Polyurethane (PU) is the most popular polymer among adhesives and sealants for automotive exterior assembly. However, despite its popularity, it does include some limitations that should not go overlooked. In particular, it possesses: Raw materials and primers that contain harmful chemicals, impacting the environment Insufficient durability without a primer, extending manufacturing time, error likelihood and …
Are You Prepared to Meet 2030 Sustainability Goals?
While many manufacturing companies across markets have sustainability goals, these goals can often get deprioritized when trying to address pressing, immediate issues, such as supply chain disruptions and rising costs. However, sustainability is slated to become an increasingly top demand from OEMs and brand owners in years to come, due to governmental initiatives and consumer pressures. …
Address Consumer Needs with Sound Damping Tape
As you likely know, consumer preferences play a large role in dictating automotive market trends. In particular, these preferences include sustainability, comfort and aesthetics and fuel efficiency. However, addressing them has been difficult until now. One way automotive manufacturers can meet these consumer preferences is with automotive sound damping tape. Sound damping tape, also referred …
