In terms of job growth—or more accurately, the lack of job growth—the Great Recession was a brutal period for the adhesives and sealants industry.
Construction-related end uses are among the largest categories of adhesive applications, making up approximately $4 billion of the $16 billion adhesive market in the U.S.
Since its inception in 1997, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED™) system has been a major influence on how adhesives and sealants manufacturers design and market products.
Recovery within the adhesives and sealants industry appears increasingly favorable as the U.S. macro backdrop improves.
Edward Gotch, president of Emerald Kalama Chemical, talks about embracing sustainability with Susan Sutton, editor-in-chief.
The 2013 May Adhesives and Sealants Industry Magazine includes articles about PPG and Bostik, as well as a Q&A about polyurethane. Check it out today!
The Handbook of Sealant Technology provides an in-depth examination of sealants, reviewing their historical developments and fundamentals, adhesion theories and properties, and today’s wide range of applications.
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