The Adhesive & Sealant Council (ASC) Member Testimonials

“Being new to the industry, the Adhesives and Sealants Council helped me get up to speed quickly through the informational resources that they provide and networking opportunities.�

Rebecca A. Miller Director, Structural Adhesives 3M Safety and Industrial Business

“We continue to see great value from our participation in the ASC organization. The value comes from so many different levels: from networking with peers at annual meetings, to wide scale learning opportunities for our associates through the online technical courses, to involvement in several of the task forces that are addressing areas of interest for the whole industry, etc.. We know that involvement in ASC will continue to be a priority for us to help stay up to date with changes in the adhesive markets as well to find opportunities to educate and grow our employees.”

Darius Deak, Global R&D Director – NonWovens Corporate R&D Director – Americas Bostik, Inc.

“The ASC has provided great educational value to our company with the Certificate Program and webinars offering. Membership in the ASC is also a valuable tool to network with raw material suppliers and other adhesive and sealant manufacturers not only during conventions, but also through committee meetings and Board meetings.�

Gerhard Haas Vice President - Research & Development, Technical Service, Purchasing Jowat Corporation

“Henkel has been an active ASC member for many years. One of the most valuable member advantage is the TAC program organized by the technical committee of ASC. We have been recommending the TAC program to our new hires and those who are new to the role in the Adhesives division. It teaches basic concepts on adhesion science as well as application specific knowledge. It is a very valuable tool to bring the new employees up to speed and provides a good educational refresh to the experienced technical professionals.”

Yuhong Hu Technical Manager – Nonwoven & HMPSA Henkel Corporation

“There is no doubt that the ASC has been and continues to be an asset to me and my companies. Certainly the educational opportunities have been many…In general, the networking that was possible at the conventions was an outstanding opportunity.”

Bill Arendt Technical Director Velsicol Chemical LLC

“The ASC has provided tremendous access to meet with manufacturers, suppliers and distributors that serve the adhesive and sealants market. Through the convention, educational seminars, networking events, and getting personally involved in ASC activities, we have been able to develop and expand relationships around the globe.�

Jody Smith Business Director Velsicol Chemical LLC

“The ASC market reports provided our sales, marketing, and development teams with insight into the potential size of various opportunities we were considering. It helped us allocate resources to where we would make the biggest impact in the shortest timeframe.�

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“The ASC trade show provides us with the best opportunity each year to meet with a broad range of our current customers, as well as the hottest leads heading into the next year. Other trade shows do not even compare in terms of value outcomes.�

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“The short courses put on by ASC, either by themselves or alongside events, are a must for any new formulator entering into the field or even a veteran transferring into a new technology. The quality of content and speakers are excellent, and the chance to network quickly and meaningfully makes attending one an investment that pays dividends both professionally and personally.�

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“Universities across the nation garner so much benefit from the alliance of leading industries and our future workforce. These early connections as catalyzed from ASC members ensures innovation from our universities and synergistic partnerships to advance adhesive and sealant technologies.�

Dr. Timothy Long Center Director, Biodesign Center for Sustainable Macromolecular Materials and Manufacturing Arizona State University

“The education program sponsored by ASC helps companies stay up to date in an ever more competitive world. This is especially helpful for small and medium sized companies who do not have large product development staffs. Using the ASC programs effectively expands your staff to include world class experts who can fill in the information gaps to help your staff solve problems. “ David Speth, Research Chemist Evans Adhesives

“The ASC Conventions provide great opportunities for industry networking. Meeting raw material and equipment vendors personally provides staff with contacts that can help solve quality or production problems effectively as well as develop new products in a more timely fashion. Hearing about a new raw material may open the door for a better solution to an old problem or a novel solution to a new problem. With the number of suppliers available at the convention Expo, it is possible to get a lot of information in a short period of time and to compare different supplier’s offerings in the same time window.

Private meetings can also be arranged where detailed discussions of technology offerings and potential products can occur. All of these activities help companies and their employees perform at a higher level which keeps customers happy and productive.”

David Speth, Research Chemist Evans Adhesives

“I followed the ASC Training academy shortly after I started as an application development scientist at Eastman. Even though I had 10 years of industry experience and was even certified as European Adhesive Specialist the training still managed to surprise me in a positive way. It gave me further insights in the wondrous world of adhesives, tapes and labels and even turned the light on some blind spots in my knowledge. I especially liked the combination of core trainings and the possibility to select part of the courses based in your personal interest.�

Robbie Meul - Application Development Scientist / Adhesive and Polymer Technology Eastman Chemical Company

“As a R&D Manager / Team leader at Eastman Chemicals Company I strongly advise all my team members to take part in the TAC program. This is really a one-stop hub to learn about different aspects of adhesives and polymers. The coursework on formulating different adhesives is useful and insightful. The online framework provides easy access and the flexible schedule is easy on working professionals. All team members that participated are very enthusiastic about it ! I strongly recommend it” Marc Valent – Technology Manager / Adhesive and Polymer Technology Eastman Chemical Company

“I did a TAC-certification program with ASC and I found it very useful. I was able to relate to the materials that were making at Eastman and how it is used in the typically in a customer formulation. I was also fortunate to attend a ASC meeting at Pittsburgh were various speakers talked about different aspects of adhesive and sealants. In my role, I find ASC programs very beneficial.”

Vikram Seshadri – Senior Chemical Engineer / Adhesive and Polymer Technology Eastman Chemical Company

“As a leader of a manufacturing technology support group, I was able to use the ASC Training Academy Certificate program to improve my group members’ understanding of the science of adhesives and how our products serve the adhesives industry. With unlimited access via a company subscription, there was no direct impact to my budget and no worries about limiting attendees.”

Bill Cook – Senior Development Associate / Polymers Development Division Eastman Chemical Company

“As a technician having no previous experience with adhesives, the TAC program was a major part of building my foundational knowledge on the subject. The setup of the program is great. The “Core” classes give a more general overview of the field, while the “Focus” classes let each individual pick courses tailored to their specific interest, making it feel a bit more personal. With these courses I was able to expand and fine tune the skills and knowledge I had picked up in the lab. I would highly recommend this program to anyone beginning their career in adhesives.”

Austin Britton - Lab Technician / Adhesives Applications Lab Eastman Chemical Company

“H.B. Fuller has found our membership in ASC to be very valuable. The ongoing, industry specific educational opportunities offered by the ASC are a valuable way to on-board new employees and provide career development for existing employees. It really helps them build a stronger adhesive knowledge base and builds a foundation for inspiring innovative ideas. The industry networking that takes place at ASC conferences and expos is an invaluable way for leaders to stay connected to industry trends and legislative issues that impact the industry. This is a unique forum for adhesive industry suppliers and manufacturers to connect and address industry specific topics.

Heather Campe, Senior Vice President H.B. Fuller

“The industry networking that takes place at ASC conferences and expos is an invaluable way for leaders to stay connected to industry trends and legislative issues that impact the industry. This is a unique forum for adhesive industry suppliers and manufacturers to connect and address industry specific topics.�

Heather Campe, Senior Vice President H.B. Fuller

“I always look out for the Economy Watch newsletter that ASC members receive.

Ken Mayland summarizes the key economic indicators into a succinct report and provides commentary on what it is likely to mean for the future. It’s a great data point for leaders to have, especially in these unprecedented times!”

Heather Campe, Senior Vice President H.B. Fuller

“We rely on ASC short courses, webinars, and Training Academy program as our primary technical education resources for our new R&D employees, and even for our experienced scientists. We’ve been impressed with the content and quality of these resources and highly recommend them!”

Bob Butera Vice President, R&D and Innovation DAP Products Inc.

“The ASC is as a valuable resource for networking as well as training, it’s a great place to exchange information and ideas as well as learn best practices. The online training courses and educational events truly help in both personal and professional development.”

Sangeetha Subramanian Marketing Director ITW Performance Polymers

“The Adhesives and Sealants Council is a great resource that Advanced Polymer, Inc. uses. The ASC provides educational tools like live webinars and video recordings of presentations regularly. The ASC also has great short courses that our company has participated in that have technical and non-technical course topics like purchasing or patent information. The ASC also has very good career center that we have used in the past. The best resource of all are the conferences that take place a few times a year where many companies present new innovations. The conferences also provide opportunities for networking with vendors and customers. The Adhesive and Sealants Council membership is definitely a good investment in terms of the resources that are gained from the membership.�

Andrew Andrade, Lab Manager Advanced Polymer, Inc.

“ASC is a pivotal partner to us. We value the ASC in so many ways: educational resources, programs, networking opportunities and their forward thinking strategic partnership. I’m impressed with their expertise and knowledge, ability to advocate, as well as the opportunity to provide feedback to direct action plans of future topics of interest. I highly recommend the ASC!” Stacy Sherman Director, Regulatory Affairs Gorilla Glue Company