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WACKER Expands Technical Center in Dubai

The region’s increasing growth potential reportedly prompted the expansion of the local facility.

August 18, 2017

WACKER recently announced it is strengthening its presence in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) by expanding the service portfolio of its technical center in Dubai.

Automotive Adhesives and Sealants Market to Reach $3.8 Billion

Silicone sealants occupied the largest share, with over 32% of the volume in 2016.

August 18, 2017

The global automotive adhesives and sealants market is expected to reach $3.89 billion by 2021.

Dow Automotive Receives Honda Supplier Award

In North America, Dow Automotive received an Excellence in Innovation award for OEM suppliers.

August 17, 2017

Dow Automotive Systems recently received top supplier recognition from Honda R&D Americas Inc. and Honda Brazil.

Hybrid Adhesives and Hybrid Sealants Market to Be Worth $7.54 Billion

The Asia Pacific hybrid adhesives and sealants market is expected to lead during the forecast period.

August 10, 2017

The hybrid adhesives and hybrid sealants market is projected to grow from $4.6 billion in 2016 to $7.54 billion by 2022.

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.