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Green, Bio-Based Solvents Market to Reach $13 Billion by 2024

The global green and bio-based solvents market is expected to reach a market size of $13.7 billion by 2024.

December 28, 2016

The rising demand from key application segments such as coatings and adhesives is expected to propel the market demand.

Top 5 News that Sticks

News About PPG’s Adhesive Receives Most Reader Interest

Last week, news about PPG garnered the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

November 28, 2016

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.

Remodeling Market Optimism Strengthens in 2016 Third Quarter

The NAHB Remodeling Market Index posted a reading of 57 in the third quarter of 2016.

November 21, 2016

This was an increase of four points from the previous quarter and also a return to levels seen consistently throughout 2015.

PPG Adhesive Named Top Product by This Old House Magazine

PPG recently announced that its Liquid Nails brand Fuze*It all-surface construction adhesive has been named a Top 100 Product of 2016.

November 17, 2016

The adhesive is formulated with a proprietary hybrid-polymer blend.

Roofing Adhesives Demand to Rise 6%

The market size for roofing adhesives is estimated to grow from $4.17 billion to $5.78 billion.

November 14, 2016

The market will be driven by the rising demand of roofing adhesives in residential and non-residential/commercial constructions.

Shinko Receives Best Paper Award at Polyurethanes Technical Conference

Andrew Shinko, Ph.D., R&D chemist, was recently awarded a Best of Presentation award at the Polyurethanes Technical Conference.

November 11, 2016

Shinko presented ICP Adhesives & Sealants’ work representing advances in the development of low global warming potential products.

Release Liners: Clay-Coated Kraft vs. Polyethylene-Coated Papers

Examining the pros and cons of clay-coated kraft papers (CCK) and polyethylene-coated papers (PCK).

November 3, 2016

The graphic arts market is dominated by two paper-based release liner options: clay-coated kraft papers (CCK) and polyethylene-coated papers (PCK). The AWA global market study “Pressure-Sensitive Graphic Films 2016” shows that CCK papers hold a share of 44%, and PCK papers have a share of 40%; both are mostly used worldwide as release liners.

Market Trends

U.S. Demand for Natural Polymers to Exceed $5 Billion

Cellulose ethers are the largest product type of natural polymer, representing a third of the market.

November 3, 2016

U.S. demand for natural polymers is forecast to expand at a 4.3% annual pace to $5.1 billion in 2020, reaching 1.9 billion lbs. Growth is expected to be driven by demand for natural ingredients in the large food and beverage industry, which will bolster the use of cellulose ethers and starch and fermentation polymers.

Strategic Solutions

State of the U.S. Construction and Remodeling Markets

Both residential and commercial construction continued to recover in 2016.

A. Todd Muhleman

November 3, 2016

The slow recovery from the historic downturn in residential construction continues in 2016. In the mid-2000s, increasing prices and easy credit led to a rush of investment in residential construction. At the end of 2005, new residential investment accounted for an unsustainable 6.5% of GDP above its long-term rate.

Market Trends

The Future of Pressure-Sensitive Graphic Films

Vehicle graphics are predicted to be the fastest-growing segment in the next two years.

November 3, 2016

Today, pressure-sensitive graphic films are required to perform an extraordinary and ever-changing number of functions across a variety of industries, including building and construction, road traffic signage, home décor, and large-format weather-resistant labels, in addition to the “traditional” markets of outdoor advertising, point-of-purchase promotions, and vehicle graphics.