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Reshaping Adhesive and Sealant Formulation Strategies

A new organic/inorganic composite powder simultaneously simplifies formulas and improves product performance, manufacturing operations, and economics.

Ken Thomas

October 2, 2017

Adhesive and sealant manufacturers and end users are always looking for a competitive edge. Faced with a bewildering number of formulation choices and risk/reward tradeoffs, they can end up getting left behind as technologies advance, or make a technical or business mistake if they are too aggressive. There are literally hundreds of raw materials to choose from, a long process to validate and verify new ingredients, and precious little time for internally driven product development projects.

BOSTIK: Carton-Sealing Adhesive

September 19, 2017

This company now offers a new line of hot-melt adhesives for case and carton sealing.

H.B. Fuller Acquires Brazilian Adhesives Manufacturer

The company expects to finalize the transaction in the next 30-60 days.

July 20, 2017

H.B. Fuller Co. recently signed an agreement to purchase adhesives company Adecol Ind. Química Limitada.

Arkema Expands Palmer Holland’s Territory

The agreement bolts Canada onto Palmer Holland’s current territory of the entire U.S.

July 19, 2017

Palmer Holland recently announced that it has been given national coverage for Canada by Arkema Functional Polyolefins.

DOW CORNING: Translucent Adhesive

July 5, 2017

The translucent adhesive is the latest addition to this company’s line of hot melt, room-temperature vulcanizate (RTV) adhesives.

Increased Usage of Printed Tapes Driving Growth

The global printed tapes market is expected to reach $39.79 billion by 2025.

June 26, 2017

Growing usage of the tapes for branding and marketing purposes is expected to bolster growth over the forecast period.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Royal Adhesives & Sealants Acquisition News Garners the Most Reader Interest

News from Royal Adhesives & Sealants received the most reader interest last week.

Teresa McPherson

June 19, 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.

Hot Melt Adhesives Market to Grow 5%

The market will reportedly reach a total size of $7.636 billion by 2022.

June 14, 2017

The hot melt adhesives market is projected to witness a compound annual growth rate of 5.83%.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Henkel News Garners the Most Reader Interest

News about Henkel’s upcoming webinar received the most reader interest last week.

Teresa McPherson

May 22, 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.

Global Hot Melt Market to Grow 5%

The global hot melt adhesive market was valued at $6 billion in 2015.

May 15, 2017

The global hot melt adhesive market was valued at $6 billion in 2015 and is projected to reach $9.44 billion by 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% from 2016 to 2024.