Adhesives & Woodworking from CP Adhesives : Wood Glue Professionals
-
Recent Challenges for the Adhesives Industry
![]()
Challenges for the Adhesives Industry
Raw Materials Shortages
PVA, EVA and Crosslinking Polymers
Raw material shortages stemming from the hard freeze in Southern Texas a few months ago continue to plague adhesive companies across the country.
Hardest hit are the raw materials needed to produce PVA, EVA and Crosslinking polymers. Supply appears to be easing slightly but it will likely be another month before the supply pipeline is completely replenished.
Unprecedented Cost Increases
Additionally, unprecedented cost increases for shipping, packaging and raw materials will likely result in an industry wide price increase (or multiple increases).
-
Sticking with You During Uncertain Times
CP ADHESIVES IS AN ESSENTIAL SUPPLIER AND WILL CONTINUE OPERATIONS DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS. When first presented with information regarding the ... -
PVA vs. Urea Resin in Panel Manufacturing
A high percentage of panels are glued with urea formaldehyde resin and because it is a thermosetting, non-reversible adhesive it has no practical l... -
Veneer Bleed Through Prevention
Occasionally, I receive calls from manufacturers experiencing "bleed through" when laying up veneers. Bleed through is the result of moisture in t... -
Lesson Learned When Demonstrating Contact Cement
I recently shot a demonstration video to show the proper application of contact cement. During the first take I was somewhat distracted by the fil... -
Temperature vs. Adhesive
With Fall quickly approaching it's time to start looking at the effect of temperature on the gluing process. PVA glues must be used above freezing... -
Tolex Shelf Life
A Customer with some older Tolex adhesive requested information on shelf life and how to tell if it is still good. Here are some thoughts on this: ...
800.454.4583
