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Methylene Chloride Ban Update

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been moving forward with a ban on methylene chloride, a chemical commonly found in contact cement, adhesives, sealants, etc.

Although this ban will begin to take effect in June, it will be phased in over time and some adhesive manufacturers are already taking proactive measures by adjusting their formulations and/or discontinuing products that many companies rely on for their continued operation. Some products will be discontinued as soon as next month.

If you’re concerned about whether any adhesives that you use contain methylene chloride, fill out our contact form so we can verify and provide you with alternative recommendations if necessary.

Kenneth Zelle – Our Founder & President Emeritus

In 1959, in a garage in Northeast Philadelphia, Kenneth & Lois Zelle started what was to become Chemical Concepts Inc. Through hard work and sticking with the basics of taking care of their customers they have cultivated and nurtured the business for 60 years leaving the business to their children and nephews.  It is with Read more…

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Welcome Teri Obloy to the Sales Team

Please welcome your new territory sales representative Teri Obloy! We are pleased to announce Teri Obloy as Chemical Concepts’ new Great Lakes territory sales representative. Teri has been in sales for 20+ years. She has been in industrial sales for 13 years. Teri’s expertise in adhesives, sealants, and mold making materials in addition to her Read more…

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A New MasterPlate is in Town, and it’s Something to Write Home About

For years, MasterPlate has dominated as the go-to non-mechanical fastener for use in bonding composite materials. MasterPlate is a cost-effective, secure, and continuously reliable method for surface bonding using adhesives rather than welding or drilling techniques. Now, MasterPlate is shaking things up, and just released a brand-new, redesigned era with Adhesive Thickness Control properties.

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Deform-Nut Insert for Honeycomb Sandwich Panels

Honeycomb sandwich panels have long-since been regarded as some of the strongest panels in the construction industry. Now, Chemical Concepts and Specialinsert have combined their breakthrough mechanical fastener technology with honeycomb composite paneling’s rigid durability. Deform-Nut is a revolutionary fastener designed by Specialinsert that combines mechanical anchoring and structural adhesive for strong load-bearing threads in Read more…

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Coverings 2019 Wrap-Up

Chemical Concepts was proud to be a part of Coverings 2019 Trade Show! We spent April 9-11 busily promoting our latest products and eagerly learning about our fellow presenters’ newest technologies to bring back to you. Coverings is a globally recognized annual trade show designed to bring together all of the latest technologies in the Read more…

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NEW PRODUCT ALERT: Universal Magnets® Are Here!

We here at Chemical-Concepts continue to push forward in helping our industry to adapt to the inevitable technological changes in our society.  Many cars are made of fiberglass and plastic nowadays.  Traditional magnetic signs aren’t made for new automobile surfaces. Chemical-Concepts introduces The Universal Magnet- Removable, Reusable, and Residue-Free.  This product checks all of the boxes Read more…

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C20/C30 Seaming Adhesives – New Packaging, Same Great Product!

Ask, and you shall receive! Effective immediately, we’re bringing back the original F-style cartridge and tips you knew and loved for C20 and C30 Marblemaster seaming adhesives. Everything about our C20 an C30 will remain the same except for the cartridge and tips – we listened to the majority of our customers, who much preferred Read more…

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ISA International Sign Expo 2019: Everything You Need to Know

The ISA International Sign Expo is back! On April 23-26, 2019, join us at the Mandalay Bay Conference Center in Las Vegas, Nevada for a week of innovation in the sign, graphics, print, and visual communication industry. With over 600 vendors and over 20,000 attendees, you’re sure to find incredible new technology everywhere you turn! Read more…

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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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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.

Chemical Concepts booth at TISE 2019

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…