Global demand for robots is forecast to increase nearly 11% per year through 2016 to $20.2 billion, outpacing both the world’s economy and overall manufacturing activity, according to a new study.

After weathering the worldwide recession, the global composites market registered double-digit growth in 2010 due to the economic recovery.

The global market for specialty pressure-sensitive tapes continues to grow at a healthy rate around the world, according to a new market study.

Despite a slow start, the next five years will be a period of robust revenue growth for commercial construction companies, mainly because of the economic recovery, according to a market research report.

The adhesive manufacturing industry is holding tightly to its renewed demand, according to a new report from IBISWorld.