The U.S. is the world’s largest specialty chemicals market, estimated at $208 billion. As a subsector of this market, the coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE) markets accounted for over half, or $107 billion, in 2014.
Creative Materials Inc. recently announced the acquisition of Noelle Industries, a manufacturer of encapsulants, potting compounds, adhesives and coatings.
PPG Industries recently announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Cuming Microwave Corp. and its wholly owned subsidiary Cuming-Lehman Chambers Inc.