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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.

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.

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.

Henkel to Partner with Fiat Chrysler to Improve Alfa Romeo Performance

The new treatment processes will reportedly be applied to the latest version of the Alfa Romeo Giulia.

June 2, 2017

Henkel partnered with Fiat Chrysler to save weight and improve process and material performance on Alfa Romeo’s Giulia.

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.

Strategic Solutions

Plan Now to Profit from Sustainability

Demand for “green" has benefited adhesives and sealants manufacturers and their suppliers.

Susan Anderson

May 4, 2017

After years of modest growth in the adoption of green/sustainability programs, major corporations, along with their suppliers and logistics partners, have committed to sustainability and social responsibility goals.