Articles Tagged with ''adhesives in construction''

Top 5 News that Sticks

Death of Palmer Holland Sales Manager Draws Most Reader Interest

Readers flocked to the news of Joe Hunt’s passing.

January 22, 2018

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Economic Panel Predicts Housing Will Continue to Gain Ground in 2018

As the economy continues to strengthen, NAHB expects 30-year fixed-rate mortgages will average 4.31% in 2018 and 4.82% in 2019.

January 22, 2018

The newly enacted tax law will create a more favorable tax climate for the business community, which should spur job and economic growth and keep single-family housing production on a gradual upward trajectory in 2018, according to economists speaking recently at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® in Orlando, Fla.

COTRONICS: Ceramic Tape

January 18, 2018

The tape is woven from durable, flexible, industrial grade ceramic fibers that have chemical stability and resistance to thermal shock, corrosive attack, mechanical vibration, and stress.

Roofing Adhesives Market to Grow 6%

Escalating demand for residential construction coupled with the single housing trend is propelling the growth of roofing adhesives in various geographies.

January 18, 2018

The global roofing adhesives market is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.53% during the forecast period.

Single-Family Housing Starts Rise in Line with Builder Confidence

Year-to-date, single-family housing starts are 8.7% above their level over the same period last year.

January 9, 2018

Nationwide housing starts rose 3.3% in November 2017 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.297 million units after a downwardly revised October reading, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Commerce Department.

Bostik Completes Acquisition of XL Brands

With this acquisition, Arkema reportedly actively pursues the development of Bostik.

January 5, 2018

Bostik recently announced it has completed the acquisition of XL Brands, a provider of floor covering adhesives in the U.S.

Growing End Use Applications Driving Silicone Adhesives Market

Among regional segments, Asia-Pacific accounts for the major share of the overall silicone adhesives market.

January 3, 2018

The silicone adhesives market size is estimated at $2.18 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach $2.95 billion by 2022.

Advancing Adhesives

A Fast Guide to Fast-Curing Floors

Methyl methacrylate (MMA) flooring systems offer many advantages for floor coatings.

January 1, 2018

Methyl methacrylate (MMA) flooring systems are fast becoming a popular choice for large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects due to their many advantages. Given the right conditions, an MMA floor can reach a full physical and chemical cure within only 60 min of installation. This means that the surface can be subjected to full operational use under an extremely tight turnaround, especially when compared to the days or weeks that most epoxy, cementitious urethane, or concrete floors take to cure.

Silicone Adhesives Market to Reach $2.95 Billion

By 2022, the medical segment is forecast to be the most dominant end-use industry.

December 21, 2017

The market size of silicone adhesives was estimated at $2.18 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach $2.95 billion by 2022.

High-Performance Adhesives Market to Rise 6%

The medical segment is expected to be the fastest-growing application segment of the high-performance adhesives market during the forecasted period.

December 18, 2017

The high-performance adhesives market is estimated at $9.77 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach $13.17 billion by 2022.

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