September 2026 – Elementis, a global leader in rheology modifiers and specialty additives for the coatings, adhesives, sealants, construction and related industries, is pleased to announce its participation in the World Adhesive & Sealant Conference & Expo (WAC 2026), taking place in London, United Kingdom, from 16-18 September 2026. Recognized as one of the industry's premier events, WAC provides a global platform for manufacturers, formulators, researchers and industry experts to exchange knowledge, discuss emerging trends and explore innovations shaping the future of adhesives and sealants.
As part of its “Adding Future” strategy, Elementis will highlight advanced rheology technologies designed to help formulators improve manufacturing efficiency, achieve reliable performance and support sustainability objectives across modern adhesive and sealant applications.
Advancing Sustainable Sealant Technologies Through Rheology Innovation
As sustainability expectations continue to grow across the adhesives and sealants industry, formulators are increasingly seeking technologies that can reduce energy consumption, simplify processing and enable more efficient manufacturing without compromising end-use performance.
Elementis continues to invest in rheology innovations that address these industry challenges by helping customers optimize production processes while supporting the development of next-generation formulations aligned with evolving sustainability goals.
As part of the WAC 2026 technical program, Elementis is proud to present:
“Low-Temperature Organic Thixotropes Enhancing Sustainability for Future Sealants”
圜 18 September 2026 | 12:00-12:30
9 Technical Conference Program
The presentation will be delivered by David DS Rodrigues, Manager Global Adhesives, Sealants & Construction R&D at Elementis, and will explore how advanced organic thixotropes can contribute to more sustainable sealant manufacturing through lower activation temperatures and improved process efficiency.
Featured Rheology Technologies at WAC 2026
During WAC 2026, Elementis will demonstrate how its rheology expertise supports the development of high-performance sealant formulations that address the industry's evolving technical and sustainability requirements.
A key focus will be the company's portfolio of low-temperature activation organic thixotropes, designed to deliver effective rheological control while reducing activation energy requirements during manufacturing. By enabling lower processing temperatures, these technologies can help manufacturers improve operational efficiency, reduce energy consumption and support more sustainable production practices.
Visitors will also learn how advanced rheology solutions can contribute to:
- Improved process efficiency through lower activation temperatures
- Enhanced manufacturing robustness and formulation consistency
- Reliable anti-sag and stability performance
- Optimized application properties for modern sealant systems
- Greater alignment with sustainability and energy-reduction objectives
These innovations reflect Elementis' commitment to developing technologies that help customers balance performance, productivity and sustainability in increasingly demanding adhesive and sealant applications.
Meet Elementis at Table 7
Throughout WAC 2026, the Elementis team will be available at Table 7 to discuss how its advanced rheology solutions can support customers in developing more efficient, sustainable and high-performing adhesive and sealant formulations.
Whether the objective is to improve manufacturing efficiency, optimize formulation performance or explore new sustainability opportunities, Elementis experts will be available to share technical insights and discuss application-specific challenges.
About Elementis
Elementis is a global specialty chemicals company employing 1000 people across 12 manufacturing sites worldwide. Combining deep expertise in rheology, surface modification, and formulation science with access to unique natural materials, Elementis develops specialty additives that enhance product performance, improve production efficiency, and support sustainability goals for customers in coatings, adhesives, construction, ceramics, cosmetics, antiperspirants, and other performance-driven markets.
About Elementis Coatings
We are a leading global supplier of rheology. With deep expertise in rheology, surface modification and formulation, we develop distinctive solutions and products to improve performance, achieve smoother production, and enhance sustainability credentials for customers across a range of industries.
