Memorial Day is a time to pause, reflect, and honor the men and women who served with courage, sacrifice, and dedication. For Chemical Concepts, this remembrance is also personal. The values that shaped Chemical Concepts began long before the company itself — rooted in the life and service of our founder, C. Kenneth Zelle. At Read more…
Sign fabrication has evolved significantly over the past decade. As designs become more streamlined and materials more advanced, the expectations placed on bonding solutions have increased. Today’s fabricators require adhesives that not only deliver structural integrity but also maintain visual clarity, accommodate material movement, and support efficient production workflows. The Chem-Set™ TrimLok™ Adhesive System represents Read more…
Most customers reach out to a distributor after something has already gone wrong. A bond failure, a product that didn’t hold up in the field, a callback on a job that shipped months ago. Stacy Gettys has spent more than 20 years figuring out how to get ahead of that moment, and Chemical Concepts promoted Read more…
Understanding Integra® Horizon™ Methacrylate Adhesive for Indoor and Outdoor Fabrication Surface fabricators and installers are being asked to do more than ever before. Materials continue to evolve, projects increasingly move outdoors, and expectations for durability, aesthetics, and consistency remain high. At the same time, environmental conditions, from temperature swings to UV exposure, introduce variables that Read more…
Huntingdon Valley, PA, February 11, 2026 — Chemical Concepts has acquired Perigee Direct, a Texas-based supplier of specialty consumables for science and industrial customers, significantly expanding its product portfolio, e-commerce capabilities, and distribution footprint. The acquisition strengthens Chemical Concepts’ leadership in adhesives and specialty chemicals while adding new product categories such as plastic welding equipment, Read more…
Conventional anchor nuts weren’t built for carbon fiber, resins, or thin composite panels. Fixed nut plates concentrate stress and demand perfect hole alignment, while standard floating designs lack the self-locking capability needed for vibration-prone assemblies. Float-Nut is a self-locking floating anchor nut that addresses all three problems, all in a single fastener. This guide covers Read more…
Every undermount sink installation carries the risk of a future callback. When traditional adhesive systems fail, you’re not just replacing a sink—you’re protecting your reputation, maintaining profitability, and ensuring long-term customer satisfaction. This guide explains why Keep-Nut™ mechanical anchors are replacing adhesive-based methods in professional fabrication shops. You’ll see actual strength data, learn the installation Read more…
By Chemical Concepts Category: Heat Resistant / High Temperature Resistant Published: December 13, 2025 High heat adhesives are not all the same. When assemblies face bake cycles, elevated service temperatures, or repeated thermal swings, the wrong adhesive can soften, creep, or fail prematurely. This guide explains how to select a heat resistant adhesive for real Read more…
Work truck builders, including manufacturers of ambulances, fire trucks, bucket trucks, rescue vehicles, and other specialty vehicles, are under constant pressure to deliver lighter bodies, faster build times, and better long-term durability. One of the most effective ways to achieve all three goals is by switching from traditional welds and mechanical fasteners to a truck Read more…
Welding equipment, gas supplies, ventilation systems, certified operators, finishing work, and rework from heat distortion. The true cost of traditional metal joining adds up quickly. The good news is there is an alternative structural adhesives that can deliver equivalent strength without all those costs. The new LORD® Signlok™ 204, a two-component structural adhesive, delivers welding-strength Read more…
What if the assembly method you’ve been avoiding could cut your production time in half and create stronger, more durable products? While manufacturers that avoid adhesives and stick to familiar fastening practices based on myths and outdated assumptions fall behind, companies that embrace modern adhesive capabilities gain a competitive edge. This guide examines the five Read more…
Looking for a trusted southeast adhesives sales representative? Chemical Concepts is proud to welcome Stacy Gettys as our new Southeast Territory Sales Representative. Based in Atlanta, Stacy brings over 15 years of B2B experience in the Medical Device and MRO industries. As our dedicated southeast adhesives sales representative, Stacy will serve Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Mississippi, Read more…
Ultralok 9102 epoxy adhesive is engineered for strong, reliable honeycomb and composite panel bonding with fire safety and thermal resistance.
Cut and drill like wood. Support like steel. Replace heavy, expensive custom metal fabrication with aerospace-grade carbon fiber structural blanks.
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