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Global Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesive Market to Rise 7%

This growth is primarily driven by the rapidly growing demand from woodworking and automotive industries, and growing environmental awareness.

February 8, 2019

Environmental awareness is one of the key factors driving the market.

Seam Tapes Market to Grow 6%

Asia-Pacific is expected to be the largest market and have the highest growth rate.

January 4, 2019

The seam tapes market is expected to grow from $205 million in 2018 to $283 million by 2023.

Top 10 Adhesives and Sealants Products of 2018

These are the 10 most-viewed products on the Adhesives & Sealants Industry website (posted and viewed from 1/1/18 to date).

December 4, 2018

New products including construction adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesives, silicone rubber and more were among the most clicked on this year.

UTECH North America 2020 Dates Announced

Held in conjunction with the conference, the UTECH North America trade show connects suppliers and buyers from across the polyurethane industry.

November 19, 2018

Organizers of UTECH North America recently announced that the next edition of the event will take place May 19-21, 2020.

Covestro Receives Sustainability Award from Henkel

Henkel reportedly acknowledged Covestro's commitment to a sustainable product and process pipeline.

November 12, 2018

Covestro recently announced it has received a sustainability award from Henkel Adhesive Technologies.

Braskem Selects Univar as Distributor

Braskem is a producer and supplier of PIBs, as well as other polymers.

October 17, 2018

Univar BV recently announced that Braskem has appointed it to serve as its distributor of polyisobutylenes (PIBs) in the Nordics, France, Italy and Turkey.

Braskem Selects Univar as Distributor

Braskem is a producer and supplier of PIBs, as well as other polymers.

October 12, 2018

Univar BV recently announced that Braskem has appointed it to serve as its distributor of polyisobutylenes.

SONDERHOFF USA: Formed-in-Place Sealants

October 9, 2018

Formulated to conform to highly intricate metal and plastic components, Fermapor K31 is a product line of two-component, crosslinking polyurethane formed-in-place foam sealants.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Sika Automotive Award Again Makes Top News

An announcement from Sika about receiving a product leadership award received the most interest last week.

Teresa McPherson

September 10, 2018

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.

Q&A About Polyurethanes

Can you explain the chemistry behind polyurethane dispersions?

Dr. Jeffrey F. Dormish

September 1, 2018

Solventborne polyurethane adhesives have been used for over 50 years. They have a long history of producing high-strength, durable bonds, and can be used on a range of substrates.