International Adhesive & Sealant Day
September 29thCelebrating the countless ways adhesives and sealants bond the world together!
Adhesives & Sealants Are Everywhere!
We are surrounded by products that are made possible or improved through the innovative use of adhesives and sealants. Take a look around – just about everything is bonded together or sealed securely using adhesives & sealants.
Did You Know?
Adhesives & Sealants are used in:
Adhesives & Sealants Make Innovations Possible!
There are countless ways adhesives and sealants make daily living not only possible but better!
Every day we as a society reply upon adhesives and sealants for thousands of necessities, from our homes and offices to the vehicles we drive to the packaging that protects our food to the mobile devices we use.
How Large is the Adhesives & Sealants Industry?
Economic Impact – GDP
Economic Impact – Jobs
Adhesives Demand by Market
Sealants Demand by Market
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Adhesives and sealants contribute to and enable sustainability benefits in countless products and industries that you interact with every day!
Automobiles
Lightweighting of vehicles, enabling better fuel efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Consumer & Industrial Products
Bonding & sealing solutions to replace mechanical fasteners, increase product life, decrease waste.
Buildings
Air sealing in residential and commercial buildings to keep the elements out and save energy.
Corrosion Control
Adhesives eliminate corrosion in common applications by replacing metal fasteners.
Water Supply
Water management solutions to prevent water loss in critical piping and infrastructure
Repairability & Recycling
Enabling the repair, reuse, and longer life of products we use every day, which decreases waste to landfills
“The adhesives and sealants industry is essential to
sustainability as we develop, enable and promote
technologies that support a growing world population
to improve quality of life and to use the planet’s
resources responsibly and efficiently.”
The innovation inspired by NATURE is utterly exciting!
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Learn more about sustainability initiatives and programs from the U.S. based adhesive & sealant industry trade association…
For the adhesives and sealants industry, sustainability is met by using materials and manufacturing processes, developing products, and providing solutions with environmental benefit.
ASC’s Sustainability Initiative identifies three progress areas of focus:
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Advancing the circular economy
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Reducing environmental impact in operations and supply chain
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Making a positive impact for our employees and communities
ASC’s Value Chain Map Assessment Report
This report outlines where sustainability improvements can be made within different stages of a adhesive & sealant company’s operations.
Specifically, the aim is to map the inputs and outputs within the adhesive industry, to find opportunities for the industry to lower their environmental footprint, and to identify appropriate next steps.
ASC’s Chemical Management & Sustainability Benefits in Retail Markets Guide
This report outlines where sustainability improvements can be made within different stages of a adhesive & sealant company’s operations.
Specifically, the aim is to map the inputs and outputs within the adhesive industry, to find opportunities for the industry to lower their environmental footprint, and to identify appropriate next steps.
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About September 29th
The establishment of International Adhesives & Sealants Day…
International Adhesive & Sealant Day was established at the 2022 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference (WAC 2022) in Chicago, IL, USA. At the IAH (International Association Heads) meeting, which took place during WAC 2022, Mr. Murakami, the Chairman of the International committee of the Japan Adhesive Industry Association (JAIA) introduced the idea of establishing an International Adhesive & Sealant Day on September 29th. The International adhesive and sealant associations, FEICA, ARAC & ASC, unanimously approved this celebratory day!
The crucial importance of adhesives and sealants will now be celebrated and highlighted globally on September 29th.
The adhesive & sealant industry is an ever evolving industry that plays a critical role in our everyday life. We are surrounded by products that are made possible or improved through the innovative use of adhesives and sealants. Our industry continues to partner with suppliers, manufacturers, and end users to improve our way of life and the many, many products we use every day.
International Adhesive & Sealant Associations:
