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Ask Dr. Dave: Is there an adhesive that will seal pinhole leaks?

Dave Dunn's March 2019 column.

March 12, 2019

We have some pinhole leaks in an old fire sprinkler system in a large apartment block. Is there an adhesive that will seal those leaks?

Multi-Family Builder and Developer Confidence Weakens Slightly in Fourth Quarter

The MMS produces two separate indices: the Multifamily Production Index (MPI) and the Multifamily Vacancy Index (MVI).

March 8, 2019

Confidence in the market for new multi-family housing weakened slightly in the fourth quarter of 2018, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released recently by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

Strategic Solutions

Latin America’s Quest for Innovation

Several drivers are at play for the development of new adhesive technologies in Latin America.

Nei Domingues, Ph.D.

Aggie Lotz

March 6, 2019

In Latin America, end users in growth markets are eager for new adhesive technologies and products that improve throughput, mitigate against health and safety risks, and reduce total production costs.

Adhesives and Sealants Demand in Germany to Increase 1.8%

Demand for adhesives and sealants in Germany is forecast to climb 1.8% per year to 947,000 metric tons in 2022.

February 22, 2019

Water-based adhesives and sealants will reportedly continue to capture the largest share of demand, supported by these products’ low emissions and use in a wide range of applications.

MAPEI: Primer and Coating

February 18, 2019

MAPEI recently extended its Elastocolor product line of coatings to include Elastocolor Primer AR.

High Demand Driving Glass Bonding Adhesives Market

The global glass bonding adhesives market is estimated to touch $4.42 billion by the end of the year 2025.

February 18, 2019

The market is growing at a CAGR of 7.2%.

New Applications Driving Global Adhesives and Sealants Demand

As industrial sectors and the housing market showed moderate growth, manufacturers of adhesives and sealants have also reported a moderate increase in demand.

January 25, 2019

Increased demand for adhesives and sealants is driven by the emergence of new market applications.