US-listed Industrial adhesives supplier H.B. Fuller has said that after the acquisition China-based adhesives specialist, TONSAN Adhesive earlier in the year, it was working to develop new technologies for PV manufacturers.
H.B. Fuller noted that it was exploring a number of advanced technologies to address PV manufacturer’s product issues that would employ its materials such as new liquid sealants, tapes and adhesives dispensing equipment.
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The company also noted that TONSAN’s popular silicone frame sealant, 1527, and junction box potting material, 1521, would still be available to customers.
“Through this acquisition, we’re able to provide a powerful combination of global resources and advanced adhesive technologies that puts innovation on a fast track to give manufacturers the edge they need to maintain a competitive advantage,” said Patrick Trippel, senior vice president of market development at H.B. Fuller. “Both companies also have a culture of investing heavily in research and development and putting that to work in a highly responsive and collaborative way, working alongside customers.”