HERNON Manufacturing Introduces Fusionbond 372 at Marine Industry Tradeshow

Strongest structural adhesive on the market made its debuts at USA Pavilion, marine manufacturing show, in Barcelona

Sanford, FL., October 27^th, 2014 – HERNON Manufacturing, Inc., the innovator in adhesives, sealants and dispensing equipment recently unveiled Fusionbond 372 to the marine industry at the USA Pavilion, the premier showcase for American-made marine products and boats.

Fusionbond 372 is a thixotropic, two-component, room-temperature curing methacrylate adhesive, specially formulated to bond many diverse substrates and offer unparalleled chemical resistance. It is also resistant to fatigue and impact and maintains the ability to fill gaps.

“Boat manufacturers will definitely want to take a look at Fusionbond 372 because it surpasses any other product on the market,” said Harry Arnon, President of HERNON Manufacturing, Inc. “Fusionbond 372 is an excellent choice for marine manufacturers looking for a high impact resistant structural adhesive.”

Fusionbond Features & Benefits

·      Highest impact resistant structural adhesive available

·      Halogen / chlorine free

·      Fast and/or slow curing formulas available

·      Strong chemical resistance

·      High shear strength

·      Bonds to most substrates (composites, wood, metals, plastic, glass, ceramics, fiberglass and more)

According to laboratory tests and chemical analysis, Fusionbond 372 is stronger than steel offering shear strength not found in other adhesives. Withstanding up to 50 joules in impact tests, Fusionbond 372 also excels in bonding various hard-to-bond substrates including phenolics, polycarbonate and blends, polyurethanes, ABCS, and PVC. It can also be used to bond other substrates, some of which include steel, stainless steel, styrenics, and titanium.

WATCH THE LABORATORY TEST VIDEO:

http://youtu.be/44jgQ-uLCT0?list=UUP99xdzX0aFOPlTG2CeNncA

HERNON Manufacturing, Inc. has been committed to delivering world class adhesive, sealant, and impregnation solutions along with precision dispensing systems for nearly four decades.  A long-time member of Central Florida’s industrial manufacturing community, HERNON offers strong brands and technologies, all made in the United States, for a diverse range of industries including:  Energy/Power Generation, Medical, Electronics, Electrical, LED, Automotive, Appliances, Sporting Goods, Ammunition, Communications, Aerospace, Aviation, High Tech Audio, Defense, Fire Suppression, Transportation, and Marine. HERNON is proud to be an ISO-9001:2008 and ITAR registered company whose products meet or exceed Mil-Specs. 

·       Awarded 2012 ThinkGlobal Exporter of the Year

·       Nominated one of Florida's Top Companies to Watch in 2012

·       Received the 2012 William C. Schwartz Industry Innovation Award

·       Named 2013 State of Florida Small Business Exporter of the Year

·       Recognized by Orlando Business Journal as a Fast 50 Company

Visit http://www.hernon.com or contact 407-322-4000 for more information.

HERNON Manufacturing Announces AVA Automotive as New Distributor

Adhesive and dispensing equipment manufacturer signs new distributor in Istanbul, Turkey

Sanford, FL., October 24^th, 2014 – HERNON Manufacturing, Inc., the innovator in adhesives, sealants and dispensing equipment is pleased to announce its newest edition to its team of distributors, a Turkish company, named AVA Automotive.

Founded in 2005, with headquarters located in Istanbul, Turkey, AVA Automotive has been continually expanding operations since its inception. The company’s reach now includes branches and a warehouse in Bursa, Turkey, which is 230km directly South of Istanbul, across the Sea of Marmara.

“We are excited to welcome AVA Automotive into our family of distributors and look forward to the rapid expansion of their distributorship throughout the entire region,” said Harry Arnon, President of HERNON Manufacturing, Inc.

According to the terms of the distributor agreement, AVA Automotive will increase HERNON’s presence in Turkey’s automotive industry and distribute HERNON’s full line of adhesives, sealants, precision dispensing equipment and UV LED curing systems. The distributorship became effective October 15^th, 2014.

HERNON Manufacturing, Inc. has been committed to delivering world class adhesive, sealant, and impregnation solutions along with precision dispensing systems for nearly four decades.  A long-time member of Central Florida’s industrial manufacturing community, HERNON offers strong brands and technologies, all made in the United States, for a diverse range of industries including:  Energy/Power Generation, Medical, Electronics, Electrical, LED, Automotive, Appliances, Sporting Goods, Ammunition, Communications, Aerospace, Aviation, High Tech Audio, Defense, Fire Suppression, Transportation, and Marine. HERNON is proud to be an ISO-9001:2008 and ITAR registered company whose products meet or exceed Mil-Specs. 

·       Awarded 2012 ThinkGlobal Exporter of the Year

·       Nominated one of Florida's Top Companies to Watch in 2012

·       Received the 2012 William C. Schwartz Industry Innovation Award

·       Named 2013 State of Florida Small Business Exporter of the Year

·       Recognized by Orlando Business Journal as a Fast 50 Company

Visit http://www.hernon.com or contact 407-322-4000 for more information.

Hernon Manufacturing Engineers Highest Impact Resistant Structural Adhesive on the Market

Fusionbond excels in bonding various hard-to-bond substrates and offers superior sheer strength

Sanford, FL., October 20^th, 2014 – Hernon Manufacturing, the innovator in adhesives, sealants and dispensing equipment announces the debut of Fusionbond 372, the toughest structural adhesive on the market.

“The impact strength of Fusionbond 372 is outstanding – it’s the toughest structural adhesive on the planet,” said Harry Arnon, President of Hernon Manufacturing. “It’s stronger than steel.”

Fusionbond is a highly thixotropic two-component, room temperature cure methacrylate adhesive system that is specially formulated to bond many diverse substrates and offer unparalleled chemical resistance. It is also resistant to fatigue and impact and maintains the ability to fill gaps.

Fusionbond also offers shear strength not found in other adhesives. In impact tests, Fusionbond 372 successfully withstood 50 Joules. Tests to ASTM D1002 have demonstrated shear strengths of over 5000 psi on abraded steel and up to 3660 psi on abraded aluminum. ASTM D4501 standard tests have show strengths up to 1340 psi on epoxyglass. In the same testing standard PVC failed before Fusionbond at 2520 psi.

WATCH THE VIDEO: http://youtu.be/44jgQ-uLCT0?list=UUP99xdzX0aFOPlTG2CeNncA

Fusionbond excels in bonding various hard-to-bond substrates including phenolics, polycarbonate and blends, polyurethanes, ABS, and PVC. It can also be used to bond other substrates, some of which include steel, stainless steel, styrenics, and titanium.

Fusionbond 372 Features & Benefits

·      Outstanding impact resistance

·      Halogen/chlorine free – unlike any other structural adhesive!

·      Fast and/or slow curing options available

·      Strong chemical resistance

·      High shear strength

·      Bonds to most substrates - composites, wood, metals, plastic, glass, ceramics, fiberglass and more.

“Another unique characteristic of Fusionbond is that it is resistant to many chemicals including kerosene, hydrocarbon oil, mineral spirits, and ethylene glycol,” said Edgardo Rodriguez, Director of Sales and Marketing for Hernon Manufacturing. “In testing, Fusionbond maintained integrity in unleaded gasoline for more than 1000 hours.”

HERNON Manufacturing has been committed to delivering world class adhesive, sealant, and impregnation solutions along with precision dispensing systems for nearly four decades.  A long-time member of Central Florida’s industrial manufacturing community, HERNON offers strong brands and technologies, all made in the United States, for a diverse range of industries including:  Energy/Power Generation, Medical, Electronics, Electrical, LED, Automotive, Appliances, Sporting Goods, Ammunition, Communications, Aerospace, Aviation, High Tech Audio, Defense, Fire Suppression, Transportation, and Marine. HERNON Manufacturing is proud to be an ISO-9001 and ITAR registered company whose products meet or exceed Mil-Specs. 

·       Awarded 2012 ThinkGlobal Exporter of the Year

·       Nominated one of Florida's Top Companies to Watch in 2012

·       Received the 2012 William C. Schwartz Industry Innovation Award

·       Named 2013 State of Florida Small Business Exporter of the Year

·       Recognized by Orlando Business Journal as a Fast 50 Company

Visit http://www.hernon.com or contact 407-322-4000 for more information.