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Market Trends

Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Inks Continue to Grow

The global consumption of coatings, adhesives, sealants and inks (CASI) is being driven primarily by construction applications.

March 1, 2016

Global consumption of coatings, adhesives, sealants and inks (CASI) was 54.1 million tons in 2014, worth $182.6 billion, according to Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney. Volume growth is forecast at a 5% annual rate, with coatings, adhesives and sealants matching the overall growth, but inks trailing at only 2% per year.

Key Resin Enters Agreement with Laticrete

February 11, 2016

Key Resin Co. recently announced it has entered into a long-term agreement with Laticrete International and Laticrete China.

W.R. Meadows Marks 90 Years in Business

February 2, 2016

W.R. Meadows Inc. recently announced it is celebrating 90 years of business in 2016.

3M to Sell Foam Adhesive Business

January 20, 2016

3M recently announced it has entered into an agreement to sell the assets of 3M’s Pressurized Polyurethane Foam Adhesives business.

Market Trends: Lightening Up with Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Plastics

The market for carbon fiber-reinforced plastics composites is projected to grow 9.9% between 2015 and 2020, mainly due to demand in the aerospace and defense and automotive sectors.

Taslim Badeghar

January 4, 2016

Carbon fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP) are lightweight and high-strength composites designed for enhanced performance in a number of applications. They offer improvement in structural, functional or cosmetic properties.

Dow Restructures Ownership of Dow Corning

December 17, 2015

The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced it has signed agreements to restructure the ownership of Dow Corning Corp.

Huber to Expand Calcium Carbonate Capacity

December 15, 2015

Huber Carbonates LLC, a subsidiary of J.M. Huber Corp., recently announced plans to substantially increase capacity at its ground calcium carbonate (GCC) operation in Marble Hill, Ga.

Bostik Opens Production Facility and Training Center

December 9, 2015

Bostik recently announced the opening of its new Dallas plant.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Report on the Construction Chemicals Market Makes Top News

News about the construction chemicals market garnered the most reader interest last week.

Teresa McPherson

November 23, 2015

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.