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Karen Parker

Karen Parker

Karen has worked as a contract employee for BNP Media since 2007. She joined the company as editor-in-chief of Adhesives & Sealants Industry in July 2022

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Let’s Measure That!

Two new methods of measurement of the molecular structure of polymers and other materials are discussed.
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Karen Parker
April 18, 2023
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Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have measured the 3D orientation of the molecular building blocks of polymers, observing details as small as 400 nanometers.


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Tape Week Returns to Florida in 2023

Hosted by the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council, the primary event for the pressure-sensitive adhesive tape industry is scheduled for May 8-11, 2023, at the Hilton Orlando.
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Karen Parker
April 11, 2023
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Pressure-sensitive adhesive tape professionals from around the industry will meet in Orlando this May for Tape Week 2023.


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ASC Convention and Expo Packed with Education and Networking Opportunities

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Annual Convention and Expo is taking place April 17 to April 19 in New Orleans.
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Karen Parker
April 4, 2023
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The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Annual Convention and Expo – the largest gathering of professionals in the adhesive and sealant industry – is taking place April 17 to April 19 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.


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From the editor

Positive News for Chemical Production in the U.S.

A report released by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) in December 2022 found that the chemical industry had one of its best years in a decade.
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Karen Parker
March 30, 2023
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The U.S. housing market and the continued move towards lighter vehicles are two factors that are driving the U.S. adhesives and sealants industry, as well as the broader chemical sector. 


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Industry Gathers in Nuremberg for European Coatings Show and Conference

Industry professionals will meet again in Nuremberg, Germany, for the European Coatings Show 2023.
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Karen Parker
March 20, 2023
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After four long years, the coatings community is again meeting in-person in Nuremberg, Germany, for the European Coatings Show and Conference 2023.


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Adhesive Industry Gathers in New Orleans for ASC Convention and Expo

Attendees of the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s annual Conference and Expo will hear many engaging and informative speakers during the event.
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Karen Parker
March 14, 2023
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The adhesives and sealants industry will meet in New Orleans April 17-19 for the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s annual Conference and Expo.


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Chemical Industry Innovates Amid Logistics, Labor, and Raw Materials Challenges

How are leaders in the chemical industry addressing the issues challenging the supply chain and raw materials landscape?
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Karen Parker
March 7, 2023
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ASI reached out to adhesive and sealant raw materials suppliers to get their thoughts on the current state of the specialty chemicals industry.


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From the editor

Hitting Fast Forward with Digitalization

Digitization makes huge amounts of data available for technologies like artificial intelligence to flourish; it also makes such data available to hostile forces.
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Karen Parker
February 27, 2023
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Digital tools can help when analyzing and managing the creation of a more transparent supply chain, optimizing manufacturing and customer interface, tracking and managing use, creating a more circular life for chemical products.


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Upcycling Glassine Liners

Fedrigoni Group has developed a processes whereby it collects siliconized glassine liner waste material and reuses it to create decorative labels.
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Karen Parker
February 14, 2023
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Fedrigoni Group has launched Re-Play™, a product range of upcycled self-adhesive materials that are made from the upcycling of siliconized glassine liner materials.


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Automotive Supplier Expands from Coatings to Adhesives

Stahl enters the adhesive and bonding market as the company leverages its expertise in elastomer coatings to focus on applications in the automotive industry.
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Karen Parker
February 6, 2023
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Specialty coatings provider Stahl announced last October that the company was expanding into the adhesive and bonding segments when it announced the launch of the RelcaBond® brand.


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