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Top 5 Adhesives and Sealants Market Reports of 2016

Trending stories focused on end-use opportunities in the automotive, aerospace and defense sectors were popular this year.

December 1, 2016

Below are the year’s most-viewed market trends stories on the ASI website (posted and viewed from 1/1/16 to date).

Top 5 News that Sticks

News About PPG’s Adhesive Receives Most Reader Interest

Last week, news about PPG garnered the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

November 28, 2016

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

For Second Consecutive Week, Readers Most Interested in Saint-Gobain Acquisition

News about Saint-Gobain’s acquisition received the most clicks again last week.

Teresa McPherson

November 21, 2016

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 Automotive Adhesives Named to R&D 100 List

Dow Automotive Systems recently announced its Betaforce™ composite bonding adhesives have been named to the 2016 R&D 100 list.

November 18, 2016

This is the third consecutive year that Dow Automotive Systems has had a product on the list.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Saint-Gobain Acquisition Makes Top News

Last week, news about Saint-Gobain’s acquisition received the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

November 14, 2016

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

News About Sika’s Added Capacity Receives Most Reader Interest

Last week, news about Sika garnered the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

November 7, 2016

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.

Focus On

The Right Packaging for Finished Adhesives

How one adhesives manufacturer is practicing sustainable management in packaging applications.

November 3, 2016

Industrial adhesives manufacturer DELO has long gone its own way in terms of optimized and sustainable packaging and shipping of adhesives. Thanks to its packaging and logistics concept, which is being constantly revised, the company was awarded second place in the Responsible Care Competition held by the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI).

Release Liners: Clay-Coated Kraft vs. Polyethylene-Coated Papers

Examining the pros and cons of clay-coated kraft papers (CCK) and polyethylene-coated papers (PCK).

November 3, 2016

The graphic arts market is dominated by two paper-based release liner options: clay-coated kraft papers (CCK) and polyethylene-coated papers (PCK). The AWA global market study “Pressure-Sensitive Graphic Films 2016” shows that CCK papers hold a share of 44%, and PCK papers have a share of 40%; both are mostly used worldwide as release liners.

Market Trends

The Future of Pressure-Sensitive Graphic Films

Vehicle graphics are predicted to be the fastest-growing segment in the next two years.

November 3, 2016

Today, pressure-sensitive graphic films are required to perform an extraordinary and ever-changing number of functions across a variety of industries, including building and construction, road traffic signage, home décor, and large-format weather-resistant labels, in addition to the “traditional” markets of outdoor advertising, point-of-purchase promotions, and vehicle graphics.

Ask Dr. Dave

What tips can you provide for bonding plastics and composites with adhesives?

Dave Dunn's November 2016 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

November 3, 2016

Adhesives are often a better way to assemble plastics than by using mechanical assembly with fasteners. For example, fiberglass composites are routinely bonded with epoxy or reactive acrylic adhesives in the automotive and marine industries because they give high strength and durable bonds.