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How adhesives are helping manufacturers get more from their machines

George Hickey, Market & Customer Activation Manager at Henkel Adhesive Technologies, explains how adhesives can play a vital role in improving machine reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting more efficient maintenance practices.

02/09/2025 15:51:31

Manufacturers today are under greater pressure than ever to do more with less. Rising energy costs, increasing sustainability demands, and a constant push for production efficiency mean that every component, process and material on the shop floor is being re-evaluated for potential improvement. While the spotlight often falls on machinery upgrades or automation, a quieter yet critical contributor to machine performance is adhesives.

More than just a means of joining components, adhesives and sealants have become central to ensuring the durability, reliability and energy efficiency of production equipment. Whether it’s securing fasteners, preventing leaks or reducing vibration, these materials play a fundamental role in keeping machines running at their best.

Yet, for many manufacturers, the full potential of adhesives in optimising maintenance, repair and operations processes remains untapped.

Read the full article in DPA's September 2025 issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.