PRESS RELEASES

March, 2010

Just Add the Catalyst: Franklin Adhesives & Polymers’ Revolutionary Woodbond 1920 Dry Use Adhesive Easily Converts into Powerful Adhesive for Wet Use Finger Jointing

Woodbond 1920 meets ASTM D-5572 dry use standard for finger jointing but can easily be mixed with a catalyst to meet the ASTM standard for wet use applications, too.

November, 2009

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers Offers Series of Gluing Guides for Wood-Products Manufacturers

Series of four free brochures include tips to achieve optimal results in hot and cold press lamination, finger jointing, edge and face gluing and joint assembly. Each booklet also includes a troubleshooting guide and list of recommended adhesives for specific assembly processes.

July, 2009

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers Presents Advantage Line of Window Assembly Adhesives
Franklin Adhesives & Polymers, a division of Franklin International, offers wood window manufacturers a peek at Advantage Trio, a line of three adhesives for wood window assembly.

March, 2009

Renowned Titebond 50 Wood Adhesive Now Available in High-Viscosity Formulations

Two new versions are three to five times thicker than the original Titebond 50 yet retain the same valuable performance characteristics of this well-known aliphatic resin emulsion adhesive, used globally for edge and face gluing as well as general assembly.

December, 2008

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers Publishes Guide to Global Formaldehyde Regulations

Franklin developed the Green Guide to help manufacturers of composite wood products understand upcoming CARB regulations and existing global standards for formaldehyde emissions.

December, 2009

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers Introduces Environmentally Friendly Alternative to UV-Curable and Solvent-Based PSAs

The revolutionary new Acrynax line of acrylic polymer hot melt adhesives provides an environmentally safe alternative to solvent-based products for diverse medical and industrial applications. Acrynax offers a variety of performance choices and can be used as formulated or as an additive to other polymers.

November, 2009

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers Develops New Covinax 404 PSA for Use on Vinyl – and More

Sign makers aren’t the only ones who will be signing up to use the latest Covinax pressure sensitive adhesive. Although developed especially for use on vinyl, including vinyl letters for signs, Covinax 404 also works extremely well as a permanent general-purpose adhesive.

May, 2009

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers Launches New, Repositionable Micronax Microsphere Technology

With new Micronax microsphere technology, Franklin Adhesives & Polymers brings a new level of repositionability to adhesives for use in a wide array of applications, from product decorations to wall decals. This division of Franklin International can customize microspheres to meet unique requirements for customers.

March, 2009

Covinax 462 is the Clear Solution for Applications Requiring Blush and Water Resistance

Developed by Franklin Adhesives & Polymers, the new Covinax 462 permanent pressure sensitive adhesive is ideal for clear film applications, such as glass surfaces, that demand no hazing or blushing of the adhesive-coated film. This non-yellowing formula also withstands outside and UV exposure. 

January, 2010

Franklin Guangzhou Launches Informative Web Site for Wood Products Manufacturers and Fiberglass Makers in China and the Pacific Rim
FranklinAdhesivesChina.com helps manufacturers find the ideal wood adhesive for assembling furniture, millwork and laminated goods or the right specialty adhesive for manufacturing fiberglass.