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Meet the Team – Jeremy Tractenberg

Our team spotlight today is on Jeremy Tractenberg, the newest addition to our Chemical Concepts family. We sat down with Jeremy and asked him a few fun questions to get to know him. What are some hobbies you enjoy in your free time? Learning Japanese, building computers, reading graphic novels, playing guitar and drawing. If Read more…

What Type of RTV Silcone Adhesive Sealant Do I Need?

If you’re looking to differentiate between several different RTV silicone-adhesive sealants, we’ve put together today’s blog with you in mind. Named for the chemical by-product produced during their bonding reaction, there are four common systems you’ll find: Acetoxy, Acetone, Alkoxy, and Oxime. While they all lead to a tough silicone elastomer, each system has their Read more…

Meet the Team – Aquilla Lyons

Our team spotlight today is on Aquilla Lyons, one of the Customer Service Reps and Credit Application Specialists here at Chemical Concepts. We sat down with Aquilla and asked her 3 fun questions to see what she had to say. Be sure to check it out, and say “hi” to someone you’ve likely spoken with Read more…

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4 Key Innovators in Adhesives History

Thomas Edison. Bill Gates. Henry Ford. And… The Ancient Europeans? While we’ve previously given you a brief look at the history of adhesives, we thought we’d take a look at some of the individuals or groups who helped paved the way for the adhesives industry today.  You likely know the first three on this list Read more…

Meet the Team – Zach Lean

Our team spotlight today is on Zach Lean, the Online Supervisor and Media Coordinator here at Chemical Concepts. We sat down with Zach and asked him 3 fun questions to see what he had to say. What do you think of his answers, and how would you answer? What is the nerdiest thing you do Read more…

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A Simple Solution for Bridging Countertops and Sinks

 You already know how easy it is to install countertops and eliminate the need for expensive, old-fashioned corbels with our CounterBalance product line. Did you know we also made it just as simple to bridge pieces for cook-tops and sinks using our incredible Counter-Lok tool? If you’re unfamiliar with the Counter-Lok stone fabrication leveling tool, Read more…

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A Simple Way to Detect Pool Leaks

Are you starting to wonder if your pool may have more than just an evaporation problem? Over the course of your pools life, you may stumble upon the unfortunate fact that you have sprung a leak. Not all leaks will be immediately obvious, and even if you detect something may be afoot, what is the Read more…

Structural Adhesives Advantages

Structural adhesives have been around for over 70 years now, and have evolved since they were first introduced to help bond wood to aluminum in an English twin-engine fighter jet back in 1944. They have become the go-to choice for sign manufacturers, and there are a handful of reasons why. This blog will explore some Read more…

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Trade Show Promotion

The Chemical Concepts team will be making a trip to Vegas this week to the ISA International Sign Expo from April 9th-11th and following it up next week with a trip to Coverings from April 14th-17th. As a follower of our social channels, we’ll give you a sneak preview of the promotions we will be Read more…

New Chem-Set™ Fastener Released – Introducing: Keep-Nut™

Our team at Chemical Concepts is fascinated with finding new and innovative ways to help you anchor things together. Whether that is with adhesives or fasteners and hardware, we are proud when we can help you achieve your bonding goals. With this driving passion powering us, we’re pleased to announce a brand new fastening addition Read more…

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Adhesives

Even if you are actively involved in the adhesives industry you likely aren’t familiar with the comprehensive history of adhesives. We could bore you with the complete details of how one of the greatest inventions known to man came to be, but we thought we’d break it down into a quick list of five interesting Read more…

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Join Us for a Lunch and Learn

We’re all set to host an educational Lunch and Learn presentation on Tuesday, February 24th.  The seminar will feature Lord Corporation’s brand new 810/20 Low Read-Through Adhesive, a long anticipated bonding solution tailored for the Sign Industry. In association with Lord Corporation and Yorston & Associates, we invite Sign Industry professionals and their peers to Read more…