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Covestro Supports Solar Car Challenge

The company is supporting the Aachen-based Sonnenwagen team’s project with materials and technical service and as a gold sponsor.

August 23, 2017

Covestro is supporting students at RWTH Aachen University and Aachen University of Applied Sciences with the development of a solar-powered electric car.

ELLSWORTH ADHESIVES EUROPE: Dow Corning Adhesive

August 22, 2017

This company recently announced the addition of the new Dow Corning EA-5151 adhesive to its product portfolio.

U.S. Transportation Industry to Increasingly Adopt Robotics

Primary barriers to adoption include data security and privacy concerns, alignment with existing legacy framework, and associated costs of technology adoption.

August 21, 2017

A recent survey found that 30% of transportation industry respondents plan to introduce robotics into their business operations within the next year, with another 22% actively assessing the technology.

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.