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AkzoNobel Placed in Top Ranking on Dow Jones Sustainability Index

The company has now been featured in the top 10 for 12 consecutive years.

September 12, 2017

AkzoNobel has returned to the top of the influential Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) to lead the rankings for the fifth time in six years.

Hurricane Harvey’s Havoc on Ethylene

Ethylene is considered to be one of the key components in the chemical communities along the Gulf that will have a ripple effect in the U.S. throughout the industry with the damage that was done.

Joan Mantini

September 6, 2017

According to PetroChemWire, due to the floods from Hurricane Harvey, the state was forced to shut down almost all of its ethylene plants which make up 61% of U.S. ethylene capacity.

Focus on the Future of the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Key chemical industry topics such as sustainability, acquisition integration, innovation and more will be topics of the ASC Executive Leadership Conference.

Teresa McPherson

September 1, 2017

Top executives will gather at the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s 2017 Executive Leadership Conference, scheduled to take place October 16-18 at the Westin LaPaloma Resort and Spa in Tucson, Ariz. The event promises to be an opportunity to network and learn from thought leaders in the industry. Topics to be discussed include key chemical industry developments as these relate to the adhesives and sealants industry, acquisition integration, innovation trends, and more.

Wacker Marks 40 Years in Brazil

Wacker Química do Brasil Ltda. was established in São Paulo in 1977.

August 31, 2017

Wacker Chemie AG is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Brazil-based South American headquarters.

2017 ASI Top 25: Leading Worldwide Manufacturers of Adhesives and Sealants

Our exclusive annual ranking of the leading 25 adhesives and sealants manufacturers worldwide.

August 3, 2017

This issue of Adhesives & Sealants Industry magazine brings the ASI Top 25, our exclusive ranking of the leading 25 worldwide manufacturers of adhesives and sealants. ASI combined reader survey information with details from company websites, annual reports and press releases to compile the rankings. Included with each company’s listing are contact information, estimated 2016 sales figures (if publishable), a company profile, and news highlights.

Editor's Memo

ASI Top 25

The ASI Top 25 is our annual ranking article details the leading worldwide manufacturers of adhesives and sealants.

Teresa McPherson

August 3, 2017

I’m excited to announce the ASI Top 25 in this issue! Our annual ranking article details the leading worldwide manufacturers of adhesives and sealants to provide readers with an overview of the top players in the industry. Each company listing includes annual revenue for 2016 (if publishable) and contact information, as well as noteworthy news items from the last year and any additional information provided by company sources.

Market Trends

Adhesives Consumption Growing Despite Environmental Restrictions

Curbs on emissions are bringing about changes in the commodity pattern of the U.S. adhesives industry.

Anna Sergeeva

August 3, 2017

U.S. adhesives consumption continued to grow in 2015, a positive trend that began after the culmination of the global recession seven years ago. Compared to 2014, the market has increased by 3% in value terms to $11.3 billion, and by 18% when compared with 2008.

Understanding the Value of Your Business

Two well-known valuation methods can determine how much your business is worth.

Mike Beauregard

August 3, 2017

If you own a company that participates in the global adhesives and sealants industry, you’ve likely enjoyed several years of sustained growth bolstered by the performance of major end use sectors such as packaging, construction, and automotive.

Guest Editorial

Sustainable Safety

Companies need to ensure the safety of employees.

J.D. Jeter, PE, CSP

August 3, 2017

When most people think about sustainability in manufacturing, they think “green”—as in using less energy per unit of output, using materials that are more environmentally friendly, generating less waste, etc. These are all worthy components of sustainable manufacturing, aimed at reducing the consumption of limited resources so that our businesses can continue to grow today and prosper tomorrow.