Articles Tagged with ''adhesives in automotive''

DOW AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS: Polyurethane Foams

August 9, 2017

SPECFLEX reportedly provides customized flammability and fast-curing systems to enable increased productivity and deliver large, complex shapes.

Auto Adhesive Market to Rise Nearly 9%

Growth is reportedly due to the average usage of adhesives being between 13-18kg per vehicle.

August 9, 2017

The global size of the adhesives in the automotive industry was estimated at around $4 billion in 2016.

Market Trends

Adhesives Consumption Growing Despite Environmental Restrictions

Curbs on emissions are bringing about changes in the commodity pattern of the U.S. adhesives industry.

Anna Sergeeva

August 3, 2017

U.S. adhesives consumption continued to grow in 2015, a positive trend that began after the culmination of the global recession seven years ago. Compared to 2014, the market has increased by 3% in value terms to $11.3 billion, and by 18% when compared with 2008.

Dow Corning Receives Bosch Global Supplier Award

Issued every two years, Bosch’s awards reportedly recognize companies that have demonstrated outstanding performance in the manufacture and supply of products or services.

August 2, 2017

Dow Corning recently announced that it received the Global Supplier Award from The Bosch Group.

Focus On

Winning in a Dynamic and Inclusive Market

Companies must become more agile to take advantage of new growth opportunities in the adhesives and sealants industry.

Christian Kirsten, Ph.D.

July 3, 2017

If the past year taught us anything, it’s that the world is becoming an unpredictable place and change is the only constant. In the Asia-Pacific region, the convergence of economic, technological, customer and regulatory forces are remaking the market into a more dynamic, inclusive playing field. With this transition, we expect to see consistent demand for reliable products, breakthrough technology and innovative high-impact solutions.

Mactac Film Receives Flammability Certification

The flammability test is frequently required for materials used inside a vehicle’s passenger compartment.

June 27, 2017

Mactac® has received Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 302 flammability certification for its VDG6911 durable film solution.

Top 5 News that Sticks

News from Henkel Receives Most Reader Interest

Last week, Henkel’s partnership with Fiat Chrysler received the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

June 12, 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.

DOW BUILDING SOLUTIONS: Non-Flammable Adhesive

June 12, 2017

This company a business unit of The Dow Chemical Co., has introduced MONSTERGRIP™ truck liner adhesive.

CHEMQUEST: Coatings Market Report

June 8, 2017

The expanded fifth edition of the Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2015-2020) is now available.

TECHSIL: Assembly Tapes

June 7, 2017

A new range of adhesive tape solutions can be used to affix exterior badges, emblems, nameplates, trims and decorative embellishments.

In this webinar, Raphael Schaller, CTO of Collano, shares how his team envisioned their data to make it usable for AI-driven materials discovery. He reflects on what he would do differently if starting over, and how adopting the Citrine Platform has accelerated learning, collaboration, and innovation across the organization.