PRESS RELEASES

January, 2012

Franklin Expands New FilterFAB Line of Filter Assembly Adhesives with Fast-Setting, Versatile FilterFAB 150 Sealant
Franklin Adhesives & Polymers’ newest addition to the FilterFAB line of filter assembly adhesives is a versatile sealant that instantly bonds pleated glass or paper media to a wide range of framing substrates used in framed air intake panel filters.

September, 2011

New FilterFAB Line of Adhesives Brings Strength, Speed and Convenience to Filter Assembly
Franklin Adhesives & Polymers’ FilterFAB line includes two powerful,
fast-setting PVA adhesives for general air filter assembly and a versatile solvent-free polyurethane adhesive for end cap potting and edge/frame sealing.

April, 2011

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers Brings High Value with New Multibond Finger Jointing Adhesive
The new Multibond FJ-3 offers a remarkably cost-effective solution for finger jointing of interior millwork and other wood products. It meets the requirements of the ASTM D—5572 Dry Use Standard and European Standard DIN EN204 D3.

March, 2011

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers Highlights Adhesives Developed for European Markets at LIGNA 2011
Franklin Adhesives & Polymers, a division of Franklin International, is highlighting two renowned assembly adhesives designed to meet the performance preferences of wood products manufacturers in European markets at LIGNA 2011: Titebond 50 HV and Multibond EZ-2 HV.

December, 2010

New Multibond Contact Cement Offers Good Green Grab – and Meets LEED Green Building Requirements, Too.
Franklin Adhesives & Polymer’s new Multibond Contact Cement is a solvent-free water-based neoprene formula that contains no VOCs – but packs the power of high tack and quick dry time.

September, 2010

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers' New Advantage EP-940 Offers Big Advantage in Bonding Treated Wood
Franklin Adhesives & Polymers, a division of Franklin International, developed a new EPI Adhesive, Advantage EP-940, to bond treated lumber and other wood substrates that are difficult to glue.

July, 2010

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers Introduces New Line of CARB-Compliant Adhesives for Plywood and Lamination Products at IWF 2010

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers is unveiling its new Plywood Line, a first-of-its-kind selection of seven CARB-compliant adhesives for plywood products, at IWF 2010. The line includes PVA adhesives, a new EPI product – and the division’s first-ever bio-modified PVA adhesives, using soy. All adhesives in the line are eligible for LEED credits.

June, 2010

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers Turns to Soy to Develop First Bio-Modified Adhesive, Multibond MX-100

Rooted in research made possible through a grant from the United Soybean Board, Multibond MX-100 is Franklin Adhesives & Polymers’ first bio-modified adhesive. The Franklin International division incorporated a soy derivative into polyvinyl acetate (PVA) to create a high-performance, bio-modified adhesive for use in the manufacture of engineered hardwood flooring (hardwood plywood).

October, 2010

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers Again Leads the Way in Environmentally Friendly Adhesives with the Launch of APE-free PSA Technology

July, 2010

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers to Unveil Three Revolutionary PSA Technologies at Labelexpo

Franklin Adhesives & Polymers is introducing a trio of groundbreaking PSA technologies at booth 1651 during Labelexpo Americas 2010: Micronax microspheres, Covinax APE-free permanent adhesives and Acrynax acrylic polymer hot melt adhesives.

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.