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Green Polyurethane Sealants Spurring Market Growth

The latest trend gaining momentum in the market is rising popularity of eco-friendly and bio-based polyurethane sealants.

December 28, 2017

The global polyurethane (PU) sealants market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.42% during from 2017-2021.

Global Bioadhesives Market Continues to Jump 13%

A range of applications reportedly represent the key factor driving the global bioadhesive market.

November 28, 2017

The global bioadhesive market reached a value of $1.4 billion in 2016 and is expected to reach a value of $3 billion by 2022.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Covestro Expansion Makes Top News

Last week, readers were most interested in news about Covestro’s polyurethanes capacity expansion.

Teresa McPherson

November 20, 2017

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

High-Performance Adhesives Market Makes Top News

Readers clicked on predictions for the high-performance adhesives market the most last week.

Teresa McPherson

November 13, 2017

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.

Marine Adhesives Market to Grow 4%

The Asia-Pacific region is expected to be the fastest-growing market for marine adhesives.

November 10, 2017

The marine adhesives market is estimated to reach $466.2 million by 2022.

Covestro Expands Polyurethanes Capacity

The new capacity is reportedly needed to satisfy rising demand from the coatings and adhesives industry.

November 9, 2017

Covestro recently began operations at a new production facility for aqueous polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) at its Dormagen site.

Global Curing Adhesives Market to Reach $18 Billion by 2025

Acrylate resin was the leading raw material segment with over 30% share of the overall market volume in 2016.

November 8, 2017

The global curing adhesives market is expected to reach $18.8 billion by 2025.

Chemours Receives Polyurethane Innovation Award

Chemours’ Opteon 1100 is a hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) blowing agent that addresses critical polyurethane industry needs.

October 12, 2017

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) recently announced that Chemours’ Opteon™ 1100 received the 2017 Polyurethane Innovation Award.

Arsenal Sells Accella Performance Materials to Carlisle Companies

Accella has annualized revenue of approximately $430 million and operates from 10 manufacturing facilities and seven R&D laboratories.

October 10, 2017

Arsenal Capital Partners recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell Accella Performance Materials to Carlisle Companies Inc. for $670 million.

Ask Dr. Dave

Is handling one-component polyurethane adhesives and silicone sealants difficult?

Dave Dunn's October 2017 column

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

October 2, 2017

It sounds like you sell to several different markets. Although there is some overlap of silicone or polyurethane markets, they are often used in distinct applications.