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Readers Again Most Interested in News from Ashland

News from Ashland received the most reader interest for the second consecutive week.

July 10, 2017

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.

Housing Market Recovery Prompting Wood Adhesives Market Growth

The demand for timber furniture and plywood building materials has risen significantly.

June 29, 2017

Recovery in the global housing market and increasing consumer spending on luxury furniture and home décor has prompted higher investments in wood adhesives.

Hot Melt Adhesives Market to Grow 5%

The market will reportedly reach a total size of $7.636 billion by 2022.

June 14, 2017

The hot melt adhesives market is projected to witness a compound annual growth rate of 5.83%.

Accelerating Cure of Silicone Adhesives

With proper planning and the continuing advances in silicone technology, how fast you cure silicone adhesives is up to you.

Bill Riegler Henry Sarria Rob Thomaier

June 7, 2017

As production demands have risen, it has become necessary for silicone curing to accelerate accordingly. But how fast can cure take place without compromising strength? And which fast-cure silicones are appropriate for a given application?

Bio-Based Wood Adhesives Market on the Rise

North America is considered the second largest luxury furniture market.

June 2, 2017

Increasing demand for bio-based wood adhesives is a key trend in the global market, according to a recent market research report.

Beacon Roofing Supply Acquires Lowry’s Specialty Distribution

Lowry’s co-owners Keith and Michael Musante will remain with the company.

May 8, 2017

Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. recently announced that it has acquired Lowry’s Specialty Distribution.

3M Reports First-Quarter Sales of $7.7 Billion

Sales were up 3.7% year-on-year.

April 27, 2017

3M recently reported first-quarter sales were $7.7 billion, up 3.7% year-on-year in dollar terms.

Accella Completes Purchase of Polyurethane Foam Business from Covestro

Accella Polyurethane Systems LLC recently announced it has completed the purchase of certain assets of the North American spray polyurethane foam (SPF) business from Covestro LLC.

April 10, 2017

"We are very pleased to announce the completion of this important acquisition,” said Andy Harris CEO and president.

Polyurethane Additives Market to Reach $2.75 Billion

Asia-Pacific is currently the largest market for polyurethane additives.

March 6, 2017

The market is reportedly driven by growing demand of polyurethane in the building and construction industry.

Case Study

Rotary Batch Mixer Blends Wood Powders for Plywood Adhesives

A rotary batch mixer tumbles the raw materials for plywood adhesives.

March 1, 2017

To blend raw material for plywood adhesives at higher rates with greater uniformity, the Willamette Valley Co. replaced a ribbon blender, which agitates material, with a rotary batch mixer, which tumbles it.