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August 21, 202612 min

Supply Chain Finance for Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturers

Adhesives and sealants manufacturers often face long cash conversion cycles, purchasing raw materials months before finished products are shipped and customer payments arrive. In this episode of Bonding With ASI, Cole Reifler, founder and CEO of Zenith Group Advisors, discusses how supply chain finance can help manufacturers improve cash flow, strengthen supplier relationships and better manage inventory during periods of tariff uncertainty and supply chain disruption. The conversation explores working capital strategies, inventory planning and practical financial tools that can help adhesives and sealants manufacturers invest in growth while maintaining production continuity.

August 11, 202622 min

Brewing the Next Generation of Materials

In this issue of Bonding with ASI, we chat with Katie Williamson, founder and CEO of Unspent, a company transforming spent coffee grounds into high-performance, bio-based materials. Katie explains the development of COPOXEE, a renewable plasticizer made from coffee waste, the technology behind converting an everyday waste stream into a valuable industrial material, and the potential applications for this innovation across plastics, adhesives, coatings, sealants, and other advanced materials.

July 29, 202614 min

How AI Is Improving Process Control in Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturing

Maintaining consistent product quality requires adhesives and sealants manufacturers to manage countless process variables, from viscosity and raw material variation to environmental conditions and quality testing. In this episode of Bonding With ASI, Kence Anderson explains how simulation, digital twins and AI are helping manufacturers improve process control, support operator decision-making and produce more consistent results across the plant floor. The discussion explores practical applications of AI for adhesives and sealants manufacturing, while emphasizing that experienced operators remain central to successful production.

July 22, 202620 min

Frontline Leadership for Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturers

Successful adhesives and sealants manufacturing depends on more than formulations and production equipment; it depends on the people leading teams on the plant floor. In this episode of Bonding With ASI, former Army Apache pilot, aerospace manufacturing leader and leadership consultant Craig Coyle discusses how frontline leadership, communication and shared purpose improve quality, engagement and operational performance. Whether you're producing adhesives and sealants, specialty chemicals or advanced materials, the leadership principles behind consistent manufacturing remain the same.

May 29, 20267 min

Of Mussels and Mistletoe: Research Review for May

This episode explores research into a reversible conductive adhesive for electronics recycling, freshwater mussel-inspired medical adhesives, and sustainable biomimetic materials inspired by mussels and mistletoe.

May 27, 202623 min

Innovative Organization Unites Women in Chemicals

Women in Chemicals is a nonprofit organization committed to supporting and advancing women in the chemical industry. Karen Parker sat down with cofounders of the organization, Amelia Greene and Kylie Wittl, and the conference chair for the organization’s annual conference, Stephanie Folkmire, to discuss the organization, its purpose, and what the future holds for this growing organization.

April 20, 202621 min

Spectroscopy in Action for Better Adhesive and Sealant Formulas

Listen to our discussion with Dr Krystelle Mafina PhD on how analysis techniques can streamline production. Find out how improving hot-melt analysis, curing processes and other common formulation challenges can significantly advance your business now and in the future. Sponsored by: PerkinElmer

April 15, 20268 min

How Scientists Are Reinventing Adhesives with Waste Oil and Smart Technology

From adhesives strong enough to tow a car to reusable, light-controlled bonding systems, today’s research is redefining what adhesives can do. Join us as we explore the latest developments driving performance and sustainability.

April 8, 202616 min

What’s new at this year’s ASC’s Convention & EXPO

ASI sat down with Bill Allmond, president of the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) to discuss the upcoming ASC Convention & EXPO and what attendees can expect from this annual industry event.

October 13, 202513 min

Leading through disruption: The 2025 ASC Leadership Conference

Bill Allmond, president of the ASC, talked with ASI about the 2025 ASC Leadership Conference and what attendees can expect at the event. The conference is taking place October 20–22 at the Don Cesar resort and spa in St. Pete Beach, Florida.