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Builder Confidence Drops as Housing Affordability Issues Rise

All of the major HMI indices posted declines in November 2018.

December 6, 2018

Growing affordability concerns resulted in builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes falling eight points to 60 in November on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Water-Based Adhesive Market to Grow 5.7%

Acrylic polymer emulsion adhesive is reportedly the most preferred type of adhesive.

December 4, 2018

The water-based adhesive market size is projected to grow from $15.3 billion in 2018 to $20.2 billion by 2023.

Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: What does fixture time mean?

Dave Dunn's October 2018 column.

October 12, 2018

I see references to fixture time on adhesives technical data sheets. What exactly does that mean?

Substrate-Backed Smart Damping Adhesive Patent Granted

This is reportedly in line with the company's emphasis on energy, resonance and vibration technologies and products.

October 10, 2018

WINDGO Inc. recently announced that they have been granted U.S. Patent No.10,088,011 for a substrate-backed smart damping adhesive.

State of the U.S. Construction Market

Construction and building-related end uses make up approximately 25% of the market value for adhesives and sealants in the U.S.

October 5, 2018

The global market for adhesives and sealants in 2017 reached 34 billion dry lbs, valued at $59 billion. North America represented approximately 30% of the global market.

Meridian Adhesives Acquires W.F. Taylor

Arsenal Capital Partners created Meridian as its new platform in the global adhesives and sealants sector.

September 27, 2018

Meridian Adhesives Group recently announced the acquisition of W.F. Taylor LLC.

MAPEI: Sound-Reduction Membrane

September 14, 2018

Mapesonic RM high-performance acoustic underlayment is designed to reduce the passage of ambient and impact sound transmissions for ceramic tile and stone installations.

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Silane-Modified Polymers Find Yet Another Application

Installation of large-format tile offers new opportunities for adhesive formulations.

Terry Potter, Ph. D.

September 14, 2018

In 2017, the U.S. ceramic tile market for flooring and wall installations was valued at $3.6 billion, representing 14.2% of the flooring market value with a growth year-over-year of 6.8%, according to Floor Covering Weekly (7/23/2018).

RPM Acquires Nudura Corp.

Nudura will operate within the RPM specialty products group as a stand-alone operating unit of RPM’s Dryvit business.

September 13, 2018

RPM International Inc. recently announced that it has acquired Nudura Corp.

Global Hybrid Adhesives Market to Rise 6%

Major market players are reportedly investing in the R&D to develop advanced products which can overcome the shortcomings of the conventional adhesives and sealants.

September 13, 2018

The global hybrid adhesives and sealants market is projected to witness a compound annual growth rate of 6.02% during the forecast period of 2017 to 2023.