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.

The global market for rigid packaging adhesives is expected to reach $18.2 billion by 2021, driven by an overall compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3% over the next five years, according to a Smithers Apex report.¹

ExxonMobil recently announced it has begun production of hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin and halobutyl rubber at its integrated manufacturing complex in Singapore.

Changing consumer trends taking hold at different rates globally will make hot-melt adhesives a dynamic market expected to grow to more than $7.5 billion by 2021.

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.

The adhesive tapes market is estimated to be $51.3 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach $69.4 billion by 2022.

Organizers of the 43rd Munich Adhesives and Finishing Symposium recently announced a call for papers.

The global adhesives market is expected to reach $53,503 million by 2022 supported by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% during the forecast period.

FEICA intends to continue raising awareness of the efforts made by the adhesive and sealant industry to fully embrace the circular economy via its Good Practice stories.

Bostik recently announced the opening of a new facility in Gujarat.