JEC World 2025 proved to be an exciting and insightful event for Power Adhesives, as we showcased our latest innovation, the new and improved Vactac range. The show was extremely busy, with a strong turnout from across the composites industry, reinforcing the growing demand for efficient, reliable, and sustainability led bonding solutions.
Addressing VOC concerns
One of the key themes emerging from conversations at JEC World was the increasing focus on reducing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in adhesive applications. Many visitors to the Power Adhesives stand expressed concerns about the impact of VOCs on employee health and workplace safety.
Prolonged exposure to VOCs has been linked to respiratory issues, skin irritation, and other health risks, making it a pressing issue for manufacturers aiming to create safer working environments. Additionally, with growing regulatory pressures, businesses are being urged to reduce their reliance on solvent-based adhesives that release harmful emissions.
As a result, manufacturers across multiple sectors are actively looking for effective alternatives to traditional adhesives that offer high performance without compromising on worker well-being or regulatory compliance.
Our Vactac range, designed as a high-performance alternative to aerosol adhesives, eliminates VOCs while maintaining exceptional bonding strength. Unlike solvent-based sprays, Vactac provides a sustainability-focused controlled application that enhances efficiency.
Enhancing composite strength
Another recurring discussion our team found themselves having with visitors to the stand centred on the degradation of composite strength caused by certain aerosol adhesives. Several manufacturers raised concerns about how the use of some aerosol technologies can affect resin flow in the infusion process which can result in poor structural integrity once cured.
This is where Vactac stands out, its unique chemistry and application method ensures less degradation/reduced mechanical knockdowns in the laminate once cured. The precision and efficiency of our system captured the interest of a lot of design and manufacturing engineers looking for superior performance in critical applications.
Expanding applications beyond wind and marine
While wind energy and marine industries remain core sectors for composite applications, JEC World highlighted a growing demand for high-quality adhesives across a range of industries, including automotive, rail, aerospace, and construction.
Across this diverse range of industries, we are presented with many interesting and complex challenges which we are keen to work on and create innovative solutions.
Recognising the evolution of Vactac
The Power Adhesives team found it particularly rewarding to meet with distributors and customers who had previously trialled the Vactac system several years ago. Many of them were quick to notice the improvements in adhesive pattern and performance, demonstrating how our ongoing research and development have refined and enhanced the product. Their recognition of Vactac’s evolution reaffirmed our commitment to continuous innovation in composite bonding solutions.
JEC World 2025 reinforced the industry’s movement towards safer, more effective, and sustainability centred adhesive technologies. The enthusiasm and feedback our team received for the Vactac range was overwhelmingly positive, and we are excited to support businesses in transitioning to VOC-free, high-performance bonding solutions.
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