Articles Tagged with ''sealants in construction''

Strategic Solutions

Sustainable Raw Materials: How to Plan for Market Success

A business plan based on a clear understanding of decision drivers

May 2, 2016

Comprehensive initiatives designed to preserve and improve the environment are included in virtually all manufacturers’ corporate communications. According to the Sheldon Group, 25% of major brand owners have implemented scorecards to rate suppliers and products on environmental impact, and 30-40% more are being developed.

W.R. MEADOWS: Waterproofing Brochure

April 20, 2016

An updated waterproofing brochure reportedly features information on the company’s full line of waterproofing products.

ASC Drafts Sealants Product Category Rule

The Adhesive and Sealant Council recently announced that it has created the first draft of a Product Category Rule for North America.

April 19, 2016

The PCR sets the rules that industry should follow when conducting a Life Cycle Assessment.

Construction Growth Driving Adhesive and Sealant Demand

Strong growth in construction activity will underpin advances, driven by increased urbanization and infrastructure improvements in developing countries.

April 1, 2016

Global demand for adhesives and sealants is forecast to rise 4.5% per year through 2019 to 20.2 million metric tons, valued at $64 billion. Strong growth in construction activity will underpin advances, driven by increased urbanization and infrastructure improvements in developing countries, combined with rebounding construction spending in Western Europe and the U.S.

Top 5 News that Sticks

News About RPM’s Acquisition Again Receives Most Interest

Readers were most interested in news about RPM’s acquisition for the second consecutive week.

Teresa McPherson

March 21, 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.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in News About RPM’s Acquisition

Last week, news about RPM’s acquisition garnered the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

March 14, 2016

RPM’s Rust-Oleum Acquires Seal-Krete

March 9, 2016

RPM International Inc. recently announced that its Rust-Oleum Corp. subsidiary has acquired Seal-Krete.

COVESTRO: Floor Sealant

March 7, 2016

This company has developed a solution for daily wear and tear of floors in industrial and commercial buildings or in public spaces.

Wacker Establishes New Subsidiary and Technical Center in Colombia

March 3, 2016

Wacker Chemie AG is expanding its presence in Latin America by opening a new technical center for construction applications.

Market Reports

European Waterborne Adhesives, Active and Intelligent Packaging, Construction Chemicals

The waterborne adhesives market in Europe was estimated at $3.26 billion in 2014 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%.

March 1, 2016

The waterborne adhesives market in Europe was estimated at $3.26 billion in 2014 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%, according to “Europe Waterborne Adhesives Market Segmented by Product Type, By Polymer, By Application, By End User Industry, and Geography Trends and Forecasts (2015-2020)” during the forecast period.

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