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Congratulations to LORD on $1 Billion in Sales!

Chemical Concepts has been one of LORD’s wholesale adhesive distributors for over 25 years, so we are extremely proud to announce their most recent milestone: $1 billion in sales! We are LORD’s largest distributor on the East coast, and we are humbled to have helped LORD achieve such a monumental goal. About LORD For over Read more…

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Concrete Sealers: How They’ll Save Your Project

Frigid winter months are tough on concrete. Between the ice-melting salt and snow plows rumbling through, your concrete is bound to succumb to a few cracks throughout the winter. Fortunately, Chemical Concepts stocks a wide range of concrete and other masonry sealants to keep your project looking like brand-new, even through the harshest weather conditions. Read more…

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Manufacturer Spotlight: H2O Glue®

We don’t know about you, but we’re tired of winter and ready for warm weather! That’s got us thinking about our in-house manufacturer, Chem-Set™ H2O Glue®, and their amazing underwater adhesive line. From pool patches to heavy-duty water-resistant adhesives, H2O Glue® stocks everything you need to keep your pool, jacuzzi, or outdoor water feature looking Read more…

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Chemical Concepts Goes International!

Chemical Concepts is already a huge supplier of structural adhesives and fasteners in America. Now, we’re being recognized on a global scale for our revolutionary products! Italian Fasteners, Italy’s first fastener magazine, published an article praising Specialinsert® for its iconic product, the KEEP-NUT® press-in self-anchoring threaded insert.

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TISE 2019 Wrap-Up

We at Chemical Concepts had an amazing experience at the TISE 2019 show! Las Vegas is one of our favorite show locations, and we enjoyed learning about the new products being presented by our fellow manufacturers. If you stopped by our booth to visit or sat in on our demonstrations, we were so excited to Read more…

Manufacturer Spotlight: Sika Corporation®

The humble beginnings of Sika started in 1910 with an immigrant who moved to Switzerland named Kasper Winkler. Driven by his entrepreneurial spirit, Kasper invented the first Sika product, which was a quick setting waterproofing admixture for mortar used in the Gotthard tunnel connecting Northern and Southern Europe. This launched his company Kasper Winkler & Read more…

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Adhesives in the Automotive Industry: Are They the Future?

When it comes to the automotive industry, one doesn’t usually think of adhesives – rather, we picture huge, heavy bolts and screws securely fastening components together. However, adhesives are beginning to be recognized in the automotive world as the next great bonding method, and there are many reasons why. Industrial adhesives are being engineered for Read more…

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Adhesives Dictionary: Types of Two-Component Adhesives

At Chemical Concepts, we carry numerous lines of adhesives with a variety of formulations to meet specifications on individual projects. Knowing which adhesives will drive quick production time and lack of waste is imperative to success.  Today, we want to break down the four different types of two-component adhesives and what makes each one unique:

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Adhesives Dictionary: MMA Adhesives

There are dozens of different adhesives from which you can choose for your projects. How do you decide which one is right for you? Today, we want to take an in-depth look at one of the most versatile types of two-component adhesives: methyl methacrylate adhesives, or MMA adhesives. First, we need to define two-component adhesives. Read more…

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Product Spotlight: Chem-Set Rodmaster 6600 Series

This year, Chemical Concepts is excited to highlight our amazing manufacturers and the products they create. We have so many amazing manufacturers with a huge variety of high-quality products, we don’t even know where to start! Today, we want to showcase an amazing product brought to us by Chem-Set: the Rodmaster 6600 adhesive series.  This Read more…

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Coverings 2019: What to Expect

If you’re searching for the premier tile & stone convention in North America, look no further than Coverings 2019: The Global Tile & Stone Experience in Orlando, Florida! For 30 years, Coverings has been the main event for the ceramic tile & natural stone industry. Attracting global visitors, this 4-day event brings thousands of cutting-edge Read more…

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Sta’-Put Big Sticky

At Chemical Concepts, our claim to fame is that “our customers stick with us”. Well, that’s an easy achievement when we carry products such as Sta’-Put Big Sticky! This is one of our favorite high-quantity products that’s sure to kick your project’s productivity to the next level. Sta’-Put is globally recognized for its achievements in Read more…