The last three monthly National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index readings mark the highest sentiment levels since December 2017.
March 2, 2020
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes edged one point lower to 74 in February, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Every four years, the adhesives and sealants community gathers at the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference (WAC) to explore opportunities for education, networking, and growth. This year’s event, hosted by the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) and co-organized by the Asia Regional Adhesive Council (ARAC) and FEICA (association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry), will be held April 20-22 at the Chicago Hilton in Chicago, Ill.
World Adhesive and Sealant Conference attendees will be able to listen to industry leaders share their thoughts on a broad range of topics influencing the industry.
The 2020 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference (WAC2020) will provide myriad opportunities for adhesives and sealants professionals to gather and learn about the latest products and technologies that the industry has to offer.
3M reports that its leaders create and promote a workplace environment where compliance and ethical business conduct are expected and encouraged through leading by example.
February 27, 2020
The Ethisphere Institute recently recognized 3M for ethics and integrity in business conduct and compliance for the seventh straight year.
The acquisition of Icynene-Lapolla is reportedly aligned with Huntsman’s strategy of growing its downstream polyurethanes business.
February 26, 2020
Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has completed its acquisition of Icynene-Lapolla, a North American manufacturer and distributor of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation systems for residential and commercial applications.
According to the company, this epoxy adhesive is useful in wearable applications, especially those requiring wash durability of more than 100 wash cycles.
February 25, 2020
Creative Materials, Inc. recently introduced GPC 251A/B2612, a two-component 100% solids, silver-filled conductive epoxy adhesive.
Challenges exist within many transportation departments, including a lack of drivers, new hours of service rules, fluctuating demand, and higher prices.
According to Grand View Research, the global adhesives and sealants market was valued at $52.6 billion in 2017 and is expected to witness a CAGR of 5.6% from 2018-2025. Increasing demand from automotive, construction, packaging, furniture, footwear, and pressure-sensitive applications are primary factors driving growth.