As one of Britain's favourite gardening product suppliers, Hozelock continually invests in updating its comprehensive portfolio. The latest addition is an in-line adjustment sleeve, welded using ultrasonic welding technology from Telsonic to complete the final assembly operations.

Paul Whitehead, strategic accounts manager at adhesives specialist Intertronics, busts cyanoacrylate adhesive myths.

Peter Swanson, managing director of adhesives and dispensing equipment specialist Intertronics, assesses the risk versus reward of investing in dispensing automation.

As design engineers look to improve the recyclability of their products or reduce weight, they are looking to make increased use of plastics, composites, lightweight metals. Adhesives can be a key enabler in the transition to these new materials, says Graham Crozier, managing director of Advanced Adhesives.

To meet the specific needs of water engineers and plumbing professionals, Henkel has introduced a comprehensive range of LOCTITE engineering adhesives that are WRAS-approved.

As well as showcasing the latest in adhesive technologies under its LOCTITE brand, Henkel will be shining a spotlight on its skills in helping customers achieve the optimal joining solution at Southern Manufacturing 2023.

Tesa, Vulkan Technic and Liebherr are collaborating to combine their core competencies and bring a joint and fully automated assembly line for battery packs on the market. The solution is built around Tesa ACXplus 76730 Box Seal acrylic adhesive tape.

Adhesives specialist Intertronics announces Bond2Bond Aquafast, a new single-part, ‘instant’ adhesive suited for environments with high humidity.

Staytite says the Hardlock nut provides its users with the premier solution to resist loosening in threaded joints. The Hardlock out-performs other fasteners by using a different methodology to create its locking force.

British Artist Matthew Penn and his ‘Fragile Fight’ project have recreated the entire skeleton of a female Polar Bear in crystal glass. For a bonding solution for the glass sculpture, he turned to Eurobond Adhesives.