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Top 5 News that Sticks

Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Predictions Make Top News

Predictions about the hot-melt adhesives market received the most interest last week.

March 25, 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.

Asia to Contribute Nearly Half of Global Petrochemical Capacity Additions by 2030

Asia will contribute 49% of global petrochemical capacity additions by 2030, according to a new report.

March 25, 2019

The Middle East is reportedly the second-largest region in terms of capacity additions.

New Home Sales End 2018 Up 1.5%

The inventory of new homes for sale continued to rise in December to 344,000 homes available for sale.

March 22, 2019

Sales of newly built, single-family homes posted a yearly gain of 1.5% in 2018, according to recently released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

Market Trends

Alternative Blowing Agents Among Trends in Global Spray Polyurethane Foam Market

The need for spray polyurethane foam is expected to increase due to the growing demand for energy-efficient infrastructure facilities.

March 11, 2019

A recent Technavio report forecasts the global spray polyurethane foam market to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 8% from 2018-2022.

Market Trends

Chemicals Segment Driving Fiber Drums Market Growth

North America is expected to have high potential growth.

March 11, 2019

The global fiber drums market is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1% during the forecast period of 2018-2027, according to a recent report from Future Market Insights (FMI).

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%.

Multi-Family Builder and Developer Confidence Weakens Slightly in Fourth Quarter

The MMS produces two separate indices: the Multifamily Production Index (MPI) and the Multifamily Vacancy Index (MVI).

March 8, 2019

Confidence in the market for new multi-family housing weakened slightly in the fourth quarter of 2018, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released recently by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

Top 5 News that Sticks

MAPEI Best in Technology Award Receives Most Reader Interest

News about MAPEI’s Best in Technology award received the most clicks last week.

Teresa McPherson

March 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.

U.S. Chemical Production Starts New Year with Small Gain

The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) rose by 0.3% in January.

February 26, 2019

During January, chemical output rose across all regions, with the largest gains in the Gulf Coast region.

Adhesives and Sealants Demand in Germany to Increase 1.8%

Demand for adhesives and sealants in Germany is forecast to climb 1.8% per year to 947,000 metric tons in 2022.

February 22, 2019

Water-based adhesives and sealants will reportedly continue to capture the largest share of demand, supported by these products’ low emissions and use in a wide range of applications.