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RPM's DAP Acquires Foam Division of Clayton Corp.

The division will be part of RPM’s DAP Products Inc.

January 6, 2017

RPM International Inc. recently announced that it has acquired the foam division of Clayton Corp.

Case Study

Keeping Canada Dry with Waterproof Sealants

An adhesives and sealants manufacturer helps a Canadian hospital to avoid water issues in additions.

January 2, 2017

When the Hawkesbury District & General Hospital (HGH) decided to build two large additions to its community hospital in Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada, construction officials knew there was a big problem to solve.

Case Study

Improving Polyurethane Coatings for Water Infrastructure

A new polyol can extend the life of company equipment and facilities while meeting stringent federal containment regulations.

January 2, 2017

America’s infrastructure GPA stands at a D+, with an estimated $3.6 trillion of work needed by 2020 to repair the country’s out-of-date structures, bridges, roads, etc.1 Part of these issues lie within public parks and recreation, which are being used by a reported 140 million Americans on a daily basis.

LUCAS: Nonskinning Butyl Sealant

December 15, 2016

This company has added #8660, a single-component nonskinning butyl sealant to its product line.

Ask Dr. Dave

What has been your experience using silicone caulks, both interior and exterior?

Dave Dunn's December 2016 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

December 1, 2016

Longtime readers of this column may note that I have always been a fan of silicone sealants; however, I worked for a manufacturer of these materials for many years, so I hope I can be totally objective. I have no doubt that the durability and longevity of silicones cannot be exceeded in most applications. However, I can offer you several observations from my personal experience using them at home.

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.

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.

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

Auto, Packaging, Construction Lead Adhesives and Sealants Market Growth

The adhesives and sealants industry is seeing growth opportunities in many end-use sectors.

November 3, 2016

The adhesives and sealants market is forecast to exceed $40 billion and $9.5 billion by 2023, respectively, according to a recent report from Global Market Insights Inc. Automotive, packaging and construction have traditionally been high consumption application avenues for the industry. Technology innovation focused on smart and sustainable product solutions could see over 4.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) by 2023.