Shows
Bonding with ASIThe Latest Updates on ASC’s 2025 Convention & EXPOASI 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.2025-03-2412 minBonding with ASIA New Event for the Adhesives and Sealants IndustryTom 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!2025-01-2011 min
Bonding with ASIIndustry Leaders Gather in South Carolina for ASC Leadership ConferenceASI 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.2024-09-2016 min
Bonding with ASI3M: Innovation with a Focus on the FutureThe 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.2024-08-0212 min
Bonding with ASISustainability Drives Innovation at ArkemaASI 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.2024-07-1516 min
Bonding with ASIAI and the Future of BusinessEconomist Bill Conerly discusses artificial intelligence and his thoughts on how the technology might change the future of business.2024-06-0415 min
Bonding with ASIJoe Tocci Discusses PSTC’s Upcoming EventsASI 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.2024-04-2308 min
Bonding with ASIUV HMPSA Evolution - from Novelty to Specialty PSA of ChoiceThis 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.2024-04-1128 minBonding with ASIWhat to Expect at ASC’s 2024 Convention & EXPOASI 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 17.2024-04-0313 min
Bonding with ASIInnovation Drivers in the Tape IndustryScott Sommers, vice president of Insights and Innovation at Shurtape Technologies LLC, visits with ASI to discuss innovation drivers in the tape industry.2024-01-1015 min
Bonding with ASICreating a New Adhesives CompanyASI sat down with Bob Marquette to discuss Adherex Group, a new company focusing on adhesion technologies and engineered solutions to packaging distributors and OEMS.2023-10-2317 minBonding with ASI2023 ASC Executive Leadership ConferenceASI visited with Adhesive and Sealant Council President Bill Allmond to learn about the activities and speakers planned for the 2023 Executive Leadership Conference.2023-10-0906 min
Bonding with ASIEvert Smit Discusses Sustainability in the European Tape IndustryEvert 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.2023-09-2615 min
Bonding with ASIVoices from the Top: MactacSteve Schroff, business development manager at Mactac, discusses the company’s success and the unique challenges of formulating adhesives for medical applications.2023-08-1507 min
Bonding with ASIArkema’s Growth in Pressure-Sensitive AdhesivesTim 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.2023-07-3113 minBonding with ASITape Week 2023 Wrap-UpJoe 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.2023-07-1107 min
Bonding with ASISelecting the Best Filling SystemHow 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.2023-05-0818 min
Bonding with ASIAdhesives in the EV marketASI 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.2023-04-1910 min
Bonding with ASINextGen Adhesives: Customized Solutions & Innovative PackagingNextGen 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.2023-04-1321 minBonding with ASIPreview of ASC’s 2023 Convention & ExpoASI sat down with Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) President Bill Allmond to get details about ASC’s 2023 Annual Convention & Expo in New Orleans.2023-03-2107 minBonding with ASIPreview of Tape Week 2023We visited with Joe Tocci, PSTC president, to learn what attendees at Tape Week 2023 can expect from this annual gathering of professionals in the tape industry.2023-03-0709 min
Bonding with ASIDigital Marketing of ChemicalsASI visited with Ali Amin-Javaheri, co-founder and chief executive officer of Knowde, who explains how digital markets are disrupting the sourcing of raw materials in the chemical sector.2023-01-1911 min
Bonding with ASIThe 2022 Executive Leadership ConferenceWe visited with Adhesive and Sealant Council President Bill Allmond to get the details of activities and speakers planned for the 2022 Executive Leadership Conference.2022-09-1908 min
Bonding with ASILabels and the Circular EconomyWhat is CELAB? Kyle Rhodes, president of the organization’s North American executive board, discusses efforts in striving for a Circular Economy for LABels.2022-05-2607 min
Bonding with ASILive from Tape Week 2022We sat down with Joe Tocci, PSTC president, during Tape Week 2022 to discuss the event, as well as trends and opportunities in the tape industry.2022-05-1306 min
Bonding with ASITesting for WeatheringFlorian Feil of Atlas Material Testing Technology discusses environmental factors that can influence adhesive performance, as well as testing standards and best practices to ensure optimal results.2022-04-0608 min
Bonding with ASICrisis in UkraineChemQuest’s Brad Boelkins unpacks various ramifications of the war in Ukraine, including the potential impact on the supply chain and various end-use sectors.2022-03-0709 min
Bonding with ASIRenewable Carbon InitiativeChristopher vom Berg of the Renewable Carbon Initiative explains renewable carbon sources, factors to consider when evaluating your company’s carbon footprint, and some starting points for reducing environmental impact.2022-03-0110 min
Bonding with ASIAdhesives and Sealants M&ATom Blaige of Blaige & Co. dives deep into industry M&A trends, the motivations and activities of large companies, and strategies for small and mid-size players.2022-02-2123 min
Bonding with ASIForm-in-Place GasketsRebecca Desch of ThreeBond International shares details regarding silicone-based adhesive gaskets, including the multiple benefits they offer for automotive manufacturers.2022-02-1111 min
Bonding with ASIThe Role of Latex Binders in Electric VehiclesTrinseo’s Christian Page outlines the use of latex binders in the lithium-ion batteries that power electric vehicles, with an eye toward future developments.2021-12-2016 min
Bonding with ASIMost Popular Contributed Feature of 2021Brett Wines of Poly-clip wrote our most popular contributed article of the year, “Understanding Sausage Packaging for Adhesives and Sealants.” Listen as he shares details about this sustainable packaging method.2021-11-2405 min
Bonding with ASIOngoing Supply Chain ChallengesA series of cascading issues continues to impact the industry supply chain. Mark Ericson of Meridian Adhesives Group digs into details and shares strategies to deal with the various challenges.2021-10-0810 min
Bonding with ASITrends in the Chemical Industry and Supply ChainMike Rezai from The ChemQuest Group provides insight on various factors impacting the chemicals sector, as well as supply chain volatility and key materials for adhesives and sealants.2021-09-1412 min
Bonding with ASIAdhesives and Sustainable Hygiene ProductsHow can adhesives can help the hygiene industry address consumer demand for more sustainable products? Darius Deak of Bostik explains some of the key issues involved.2021-08-0306 min
Bonding with ASIElectric Vehicle AssemblyDuPont’s Andreas Lutz explains the specific and often complicated facets of electric vehicle assembly, as well as how adhesives are spurring development in this rapidly growing segment.2021-07-1305 min
Bonding with ASIMass Timber and AdhesivesWhat is mass timber? How are adhesives used to produce it? Tune in as Chris Whelan of Henkel discusses this sustainable building material and its potential impact on green construction.2021-06-3005 min
Bonding with ASITapes, Packaging, and Sustainabilitytesa tape’s Steve Molinets shares details regarding a recent survey that addressed the sustainability needs of consumer packaged goods companies.2021-05-2811 min
Bonding with ASIHigh-Strength, Ductile Structural AdhesivePPG’s Marvin Pollum explains the process behind the development of an award-winning structural adhesive that combines the strength and ductility required for composite armor assemblies.
Read the companion article here.2021-04-2208 min
Bonding with ASIImproving Electronics Assembly with Pretreatment SolutionsHow do pretreatment methods like blown ion plasma and flame plasma help improve bonding during electronics manufacturing processes? Enercon’s Wilson Lee walks us through the details.2021-04-0214 min
Bonding with ASISilicone Adhesives for Medical Applications3M’s John Dugas shares details regarding the development process for medical adhesives, as well as a new silicone adhesive that has been developed for applications such as medical wearable devices.2021-03-2613 min
Bonding with ASIAdhesives and Sustainable PackagingWhat adhesive properties are important to manufacturers of sustainable packaging? Saloni Doshi, CEO of EcoEnclose, gives us her perspective.2021-03-1812 min
Bonding with ASIBonding Natural MaterialsNordson’s Alan Ramspeck fills us in on bonding “natural” materials for baby diapers and other hygiene products. What application challenges and dispensing options are involved with these applications?2021-02-1613 min
Bonding with ASIPressure-Sensitive Adhesives in Automotive AssemblyNeils Bray of LINTEC Automotive authored our most popular contributed article of 2020! Listen as he shares details on “The Rise of Automotive Adhesives.”2021-02-0506 min
Bonding with ASIHow Are Adhesives and Sealants Used in Electric Vehicle Batteries?Chemence’s Michael Pomykala, who authored one of our most popular articles of 2020, outlines the various types of electric vehicles and their associated battery assemblies, as well as the role that adhesives, sealants, and thermal materials play in the success of these technologies.2021-01-1825 min
Bonding with ASITesting Structural AdhesivesGeorge Ritter of ChemQuest details myriad issues related to the proper testing of structural adhesives, including which tests are commonly needed and some tips to optimize your testing processes.2021-01-1132 min
Bonding with ASIOptimizing Abrasives for Coatings Surface PrepSteve Ricci of 10X Engineered Materials fills us in regarding a new type of abrasive that can provide various benefits for surface preparation while avoiding some of the challenges associated with traditional abrasives.2020-12-1808 min
Bonding with ASIHenkel’s Culture of InnovationHow has Henkel cultivated a culture of innovation that incorporates sustainability as a fundamental factor? Innovation Head Michael Todd shares his insights, along with details regarding the company’s new global Innovation Center.2020-11-0518 min
Bonding with ASIKraton at the 2020 ASC Virtual Convention and EXPOKarla Wilzer of Kraton highlights some of the technologies that the company will be exhibiting during the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s 2020 Virtual Convention and EXPO.2020-11-0204 min
Bonding with ASIBio-Based Adhesive and Sealant FormulationsKraton’s Peter Migchels shares details on the bio-economy, including ways that bio-based tackifiers are evolving to help drive sustainable formulations.2020-10-0810 min
Bonding with ASIPest Prevention with Expanding Foam SealantsHow can homeowners and facilities managers keep out rodents and other pests? DAP’s Kevin Corcoran fills us in regarding the benefits of expanding foam sealants.2020-09-2912 min
Bonding with ASIAddressing Sustainability through Mixing and Other ProcessesChristine Banaszek from Ross Mixers discusses the role that mixing and other processing steps can play in sustainability efforts.2020-09-2508 min
Bonding with ASICOVID-19 and the EconomyEconomist Robert Fry, who will give a keynote at the ASC Virtual Convention and EXPO in November, breaks down some economic trends and projections in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.2020-09-0909 min
Bonding with ASIPressure-Sensitive Adhesives and Tapes3M’s Anthony Cotter explains what pressure-sensitive adhesives are and details the role of adhesive chemistry and format in the proper selection of tapes for various applications.2020-08-1206 min
Bonding with ASIUpdate from the PSTCJoe Tocci, incoming Pressure Sensitive Tape Council president, shares details regarding the Fall Member Business Meeting, as well as a new study focused on the automotive vertical.2020-08-0406 minBonding with ASIASC Update on COVID-19 and 2020 ActivitiesBill Allmond, president of The Adhesive and Sealant Council, shares the latest on COVID-19’s industry impact and updates us on the ASC’s ongoing efforts in 2020.2020-07-2211 min
Bonding with ASIPVOH in Adhesives and Coatings FormulationsWhat is polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) and how can it serve as a “green” option for adhesives and coatings formulations? Coco Singer of Sekisui Specialty Chemicals Americas explains.2020-07-0807 min
Bonding with ASIExploring Sustainability as a Growth DriverKen Thomas of The Dupps Co. and RSS explains how sustainability and innovation can be harnessed together to provide value and drive growth.2020-07-0306 min
Bonding with ASIManaging Today’s R&D ProcessesHow might a data management system improve efficiencies for today’s R&D teams? Will Tashman of Uncountable shares details.2020-06-2910 min
Bonding with ASIVacuum Potting Electronics ComponentsViscoTec Asia’s Melvyn Teo discusses vacuum potting, including recent testing that was performed to determine and meet a specific electronics producer’s needs.2020-06-2206 min
Bonding with ASIUnderstanding Napthenic OilWhat is napthenic oil and how is it used in adhesives and sealants? Anna Eriksson of Nynas fills us in.2020-06-1211 min
Bonding with ASIStructural Adhesives for Commercial Transportation VehiclesMarko Zivaljic walks us through some of the assembly issues involved with commercial vehicle manufacturing, as well as the benefits that structural adhesives can provide.2020-06-0407 min
Bonding with ASIAdhesives Help Improve Face Shield Production EfficiencyChicago Glue & Machine recently helped Systematics improve its new face shield manufacturing process with the addition of hot-melt adhesives and a dispensing system.2020-05-2807 min
Bonding with ASIConcerns Regarding GLYMO in Packaging AdhesivesHenkel’s Alexander Bockisch details what GLYMO is and how it’s used in adhesives for packaging applications, along with related safety and regulatory issues and alternatives that are currently available.2020-05-0808 min
Bonding with ASINavigating Business Dynamics During the COVID-19 PandemicMarc Benevento of Industrial Market Insight helps us understand some key factors that are influencing the industry, as well as steps companies can take to navigate through the pandemic.2020-04-3011 min
Bonding with ASIPSTC in 2020 and BeyondMichel Merkx, president of the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC), shares details regarding the organization’s activities for 2020 and plans for next year’s Tape Week in Orlando.2020-04-2712 min
Bonding with ASIDetermining the Best Adhesive SolutionAvery Dennison Performance Tape’s Scott Krusinski discusses the importance of factors such as the type of substrate and end-use requirements when determining the best adhesive solution for a specific application.2020-04-1408 min
Bonding with ASICOVID-19 Supply Chain and Market ImpactsDan Murad, president of ChemQuest, breaks down various impacts that COVID-19 is having on the adhesive and sealant industry.2020-04-0624 min
Bonding with ASIHenkel’s Mike Olosky on MegatrendsMike Olosky of Henkel, who will help open WAC2020 with a keynote at the Opening Ceremony, discusses megatrends and the associated challenges and opportunities facing the adhesives and sealants industry.2020-02-1211 min
Bonding with ASIH.B. Fuller President and CEO Jim Owens on InnovationJim Owens shares his thoughts on innovation and the future of the adhesives and sealants industry, which he’ll detail in his WAC2020 keynote address.2020-02-0307 min
Bonding with ASIVincent Legros, Chairman and CEO of Bostik, on SustainabilityBostik’s Vincent Legros gives us a sneak peek of his general session keynote at WAC2020, which will focus on sustainability-related challenges and opportunities for the adhesives and sealants industry.2020-01-2902 minBonding with ASIASC President Bill Allmond Discusses WAC2020 and MoreBill Allmond, president of the Adhesive and Sealant Council, shares details regarding the 2020 World Adhesive & Sealant Conference, plus additional activities for the year.2019-12-1911 min
Bonding with ASIASC Annual Spring Convention & EXPOChuck Williams, ASC chairman, talks to ASI Editor Teresa McPherson about the upcoming convention.2017-01-1803 min
Bonding with ASIA Conversation with Bill Allmond, ASC PresidentWilliam (Bill) Allmond talks to ASI Editor Teresa McPherson about his new role as president of the Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc. (ASC), his plans for 2017, and more.2017-01-1325 min
Bonding with ASIASC Spring 2016 Convention and Expo Keynote PreviewTom Blaige, Chairman and CEO of Blaige and Co. and keynote speaker at the Spring ASC 2016 Convention and Expo, discusses M&A activity with Morgan Laidlaw, associate editor of ASI.2016-03-2406 min
Bonding with ASIASC Fall 2015 Convention and Expo Keynote PreviewDan Adams, founder and president of The AIM Institute and keynote speaker at the ASC Fall 2015 Convention and Expo, discusses B2B innovation with Teresa McPherson, editor of ASI.2015-08-2405 min
Bonding with ASIExxonMobil Tackifier ExpansionDwight Tozer, vice president of ExxonMobil’s Adhesion Industry business, discusses the company’s latest tackifier expansion project with Editor-in-Chief Susan Sutton.2014-04-0106 min
Bonding with ASIKeynote PreviewThe American Petroleum Institute’s John Felmy, keynote speaker at the ASC Fall 2013 Convention and Expo, discusses the importance of oil and natural gas with Susan Sutton, editor of ASI.2013-09-2604 min
Bonding with ASIEvolving Pressure-Sensitive Tape AdhesivesAvery Dennison’s Tom Epple discusses technology advancements for PSA tapes.2013-09-0403 min
Bonding with ASIChat with the ChairmanEditor Susan Sutton speaks with ASC Chairman Rusty Thompson, who shares highlights of the ASC Fall Convention and Expo.2013-09-0403 min
Bonding with ASIEmerald Kalama Chemical: K-FLEXEmerald Kalama Chemical’s Shamsi Gravel discusses the development and expansion of the company’s K-FLEX® platform.2013-08-1303 min
Bonding with ASIAdding Value with Systems EngineeringTim Vokes of LORD Corp. discusses the role of a systems engineer with Susan Sutton, editor-in-chief.2013-07-0105 min
Bonding with ASI50 Years of Fluid Dispensing InnovationNordson EFD’s Ken Forden shares details regarding the company’s 50th anniversary.2013-06-2503 min
Bonding with ASIEnvironmentally Friendly ManufacturingEdward Gotch, president of Emerald Kalama Chemical, talks about embracing sustainability with Susan Sutton, editor-in-chief.2013-04-3013 min
Bonding with ASIASC Spring Convention & ExpoChairman Rusty Thompson, president and CEO of Evans Adhesive, shares highlights of the upcoming Spring Convention & Expo.2013-04-0104 min
Bonding with ASIGlutaraldehyde Uses and CounterfeitsEditor-in-Chief Susan Sutton and Dow Microbial Control’s Heather McGinley discuss glutaraldehyde in this exclusive podcast.2013-03-0103 min
Bonding with ASIAdhesives, Sealants and Horseshoe NailsTim Walsh, president of Appli-Tec, and Editor-in-Chief Susan Sutton discuss the benefits of precision-mixed and frozen formulations for electronics OEMs.2013-01-3003 min
Bonding with ASINew Leadership, Continued FocusThis podcast features ASC incoming chairman Rusty Thompson, who discusses plans for the coming year.2013-01-0407 min
Bonding with ASI20 Years of ProgressDave Dunn, Ph.D., and Editor-in-Chief Susan Sutton discuss the past two decades of industry progress in an exclusive podcast.2013-01-0412 min
Bonding with ASIDow Elastomers Introduces PolymersAlastair Hill, Dow Elastomers’ global marketing manager for Adhesives, discusses hot-melt formulation challenges and the benefits of the new AFFINITY products with Managing Editor Teresa McPherson.
Read more about Dow Elastomers in the September 2012 feature, Advancing Adhesives: Sticking to Innovation.2012-09-0409 min