Peabody firm fined £400k after toxic glue exposure death

A Peabody maintenance subsidiary has been fined £400,000 after an employee died from inhaling toxic vapours from flooring adhesive. Darren Nevill was working for Ealing-based Connect Property Services Limited laying a vinyl bathroom floor at a property in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, on 9 December 2020 when… The post Peabody firm fined £400k after toxic glue exposure death appeared first on Construction News.

AWS Releases A3.0M/A3.0:2025 – Welding Terminology Standard

The American Welding Society (AWS) has released AWS A3.0M/A3.0:2025 – Standard Welding Terms and Definitions Including Terms for Additive Manufacturing, Adhesive Bonding, Brazing, Soldering, Thermal Cutting, Thermal Spraying, and Nondestructive Examination (AWS A3.0M/A3.0:2025), the latest edition of the industry’s most comprehensive welding terminology reference. Now available for purchase through the AWS Bookstore, this essential reference provides updated […] <p>The post AWS Releases A3.0M/A3.0:2025 – Welding Terminology Standard first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

XCHEM adhesive anchoring systems certified for performance

XCHEM PRO – Adhesive Anchoring System. ( Hobson Engineering and jm13129/shutterstock.com)Hobson Engineering, an Australian supplier of fasteners and XCHEM adhesive anchoring systems, is underscoring the importance of European Technical Assessment … The post XCHEM adhesive anchoring systems certified for performance appeared first on Inside Construction.

Applications of Structural Blind Fasteners in Automotive

An automotive is an integrated assembly of components that support and function seamlessly. Traditionally, welding and adhesive have been used to bond these components. However, with the industry’s shift towards innovative and futuristic designs, lightweight materials like CNC aluminum and composites are getting popular. Often, welding or gluing these materials may not be viable due […] <p>The post Applications of Structural Blind Fasteners in Automotive first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Revolutionary FleeceBACK RapidLock (RL) System

This roofing system provides up to 80 percent labor savings compared to traditional bonding adhesive and up to 25 percent labor savings compared to a traditional FleeceBACK system. The post Revolutionary FleeceBACK RapidLock (RL) System appeared first on Construction Specifier.

TED - In The Green (Part 6 of 6) - Erin Meezan - What nature can teach us about sustainable business, 14022022

From glue alternatives inspired by Gecko's feet to factories that produce a net benefit to the environment, VP and chief sustainability officer Erin Meezan of (carpet manufacturer) Interface, explains how we can look to nature to learn how to make business more sustainable. Detailing the innovative solutions this fresh approach has unlocked for her company, she invites us to imagine what we can redesign in our own lives, with nature in mind