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Advancing Adhesives

Sticking Around for 50 Years

Henkel marks the 50th anniversary of its Pritt glue stick.

March 12, 2019

Henkel recently announced it will mark the 50th anniversary of its Pritt glue stick this year. In 1969, the company reportedly revolutionized the market for consumer adhesives with a new category: the first-ever glue stick.

Packaging Demand Leading Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Growth

The global hot-melt adhesives market is anticipated to rise at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%.

March 11, 2019

From a geographical standpoint, the hot-melt adhesives market in Asia Pacific is projected to rise at a CAGR of 9.2%.

Strategic Solutions

Latin America’s Quest for Innovation

Several drivers are at play for the development of new adhesive technologies in Latin America.

Nei Domingues, Ph.D.

Aggie Lotz

March 6, 2019

In Latin America, end users in growth markets are eager for new adhesive technologies and products that improve throughput, mitigate against health and safety risks, and reduce total production costs.

H.B. Fuller: Tapes

February 20, 2019

Lunamelt™ HL 2838 is a tape application designed primarily for carton sealing.

Top 5 News that Sticks

UK Government Guidance if No-Deal Brexit Occurs Leads the News

Last week, the UK government’s guidance to businesses that use chemicals received the most clicks.

Teresa McPherson

February 4, 2019

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.

Dow Announces Call for Entries for 2019 Packaging Innovation Awards

Dow recently announced a call for entries for the 2019 Packaging Innovation Awards.

January 24, 2019

Submissions for the international awards program will be accepted from January 22 through March 29.

High Demand From Electronics and Packaging Sector to Propel Global Conductive Adhesive Market

Asia-Pacific accounted for the major share of the conductive adhesive market in 2017, and will continue to lead in the forecast period.

January 11, 2019

The conductive adhesive market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 6.75%.

Ashland Facility Receives Sustainability Award

The company’s Ohio team reportedly reduced solvent waste disposal with the installation of a single-stage vacuum distillation unit to recover spent solvent for reuse.

December 14, 2018

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) announced Ashland’s facility in Ashland, Ohio, as the recipient of this year’s Sustainability Award and the Silver Performance Improvement Award.