Summer Gluing Tips: What You Need to Know About Adhesives in Hot Weather
Professional Water Resistant PVA Glue – 25kg Timbond D3 PVA Adhesive When the temperature rises, adhesives can behave very differently. Whether you are bonding boards,...
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Environmental compliance: A competitive advantage for joinery manufacturers
Contributing to compliance Our latest whitepaper reveals how small process improvements can significantly strengthen safety, consistency, and operational efficiency. Drawing on decades of hands‑on expertise...
Formaldehyde Legislation: Changes in August 2026 and what you need to do about it
From August 2026, new EU restrictions on formaldehyde emissions will take effect under Regulation (EU) 2023/1464, part of an update to the REACH Regulation. These changes were introduced because:...
Achieving invisible glue lines when edgebanding
A practical guide to a premium edge finish In high quality panel production, the smallest visual details often have the greatest impact on perceived quality....
EVA vs PUR edgebanding adhesives: choosing the right glue for performance, durability, and safety
When it comes to edgebanding, the adhesive you choose has a direct impact on the long-term performance of the finished panel – its heat resistance,...
Why some mattresses rustle like a crisp packet
The importance of glue choice in premium mattress manufacturing Imagine a luxury mattress that delivers real comfort, but emits a rustling noise every time someone...
Getting coat weights right in flat lamination
A practical guide to performance, precision and process Why do coat weights matter? In flat lamination, adhesive coat weight is a critical but often misunderstood...
Taking the pressure off: how to glue non-porous surface materials
In manufacturing, the bonding process has a few variables that affect success. When it comes to gluing non-porous materials, such as aluminium, brass and copper,...
Hazard symbols on canister glues – do you know the dangers?
One canister glue looks much the same as another. It’s easy to assume that price and performance are the only material differences to consider. But...
Insulation: Progressing beyond dichloromethane glues
Dichloromethane is a known carcinogen, and yet it’s still commonly used in the insulation industry. Given the risks of working with dichloromethane and the likelihood that...
