Many developed economies are now reportedly using a significant percentage of “green” technologies
November 24, 2017
Global consumption of coatings was 90.4 billion lbs in 2016, valued at $121 billion, according to “Global Paint and Coatings,” a recent report from Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney. A 4% annual rate of growth is forecast through 2021. Volume is reportedly up 54% from the low of the 2009 global recession and 44% from the pre-recession level.
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.
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.
The growing demand for superior adhesives in critical and complex applications is expected to fuel the growth of the high-performance adhesives market.
November 3, 2017
The high-performance adhesives market is projected to grow from $9.77 billion in 2017 to $13.17 billion by 2022
For 18 consecutive quarters, the RMI has been at or above 50, which indicates that more remodelers report market activity is higher compared to the prior quarter than report it is lower.
October 31, 2017
The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 57 in the third quarter of 2017, up two points from the previous quarter.
The steep decline in September reportedly reflected severe, but temporary, disruptions from Hurricane Harvey.
October 27, 2017
According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) fell sharply by 1.4% in September, following a 0.2% decline in August, and a 1% gain in July.