TAGS: Polyurethane Adhesives Acrylic Adhesives Reactive Adhesives Hot-melt Adhesives
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) held its 6th annual Innovation Awards at the 2022 World Adhesive & Sealant Conference in Chicago, Illinois on April 27, 2022. The Innovation Awards recognize the top three innovations from the adhesive and sealant industry. Independent judges reviewed the following categories and weightings as part of their review process:
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Science and Innovation (30%)
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Applicability & Impact (10%)
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Impact of the Technology Relative to the State of the Art (30%)
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Qualifications, Experience and Capabilities (20%)
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Significant Milestone (10%)
Recipients Recognized at WAC 2022
ASC judges reviewed submittal packages and the following were the winners of the 2022 awards:
The primary award was presented to Mark Gower and the PACE Team at Avery Dennison. The Development from Avery Dennison was entitled “
Advanced Acrylics Technology for High-performance Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Applications.” The technology combines controlled radical polymerization within emulsion systems with polymerizable surfactant technology to deliver emulsion PSA that is replacing high-performance solvent-based PSA in many applications.
1st Runner Up went to
H.B. Fuller with a development called “
Low Monomer/Emission Reactive Hot Melt Adhesives.”
2nd Runner Up went to ICP for a development titled “
Novel Low-pressure Spray Polyurethane Foam Blown with Hydrofluoroolefin Propellant.”
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It is important for ASC to recognize innovators within our industry who go above and beyond to meet unmet needs in adhesive and sealant product development,” said Bill Allmond, ASC President. “
This year’s winners demonstrate a strong commitment to innovation excellence and help foster further innovative advancement in our industry.”
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This year’s volume of submissions was very impressive, setting a record in fact,” said Brian Peters, director of Membership and Industry Programs. “
ASC and the judges were pleased with the quality of the 34 submissions received for the 6th annual program in which we recognize unique developments for our industry,” added Peters.
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We look forward to seeing the program grow and continuing to recognize innovations in our industry. Congratulations to Avery Dennison as our 1st place winner as well as to H.B. Fuller and ICP as runners-up for the 2022 best innovations,” concluded Peters.
Source: Adhesive and Sealant Council