The Freedonia Group has released Global Adhesives & Sealants, a report detailing the market’s increasing focus on sustainability, the strong potential in the Asia/Pacific region, and the opportunities in the water-based, reactive, and hot melt segments.
The report he includes an outlook of the industry, and features interviews with key end users including the following job titles: VP Marketing-Adhesives, R&D Manager-DIY Adhesives Formulator, Adhesives formulator, R&D Manager, VP Marketing, more.
According to reports from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), the U.S. housing market continues to weaken.
The SOCMA Census+ finds specialty chemicals providers are optimistic as they focus on supporting current customers while dealing with logistics challenges.
According to the 2022 Specialty Chemicals Industry Census+, SOCMA members and industry colleagues are placing particular emphasis on supporting their current customers while simultaneously dealing with supply chain disruption and logistics challenges.
According to reports from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), builder sentiment fell for the ninth straight month in September.
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) and its member companies responded to the announcement of a new agreement between railroads and rail labor that averts a potential catastrophic shutdown of the rail network.
Builder confidence fell for the eighth straight month in August as elevated interest rates, ongoing supply chain problems, and high home prices continue to exacerbate housing affordability challenges.
Rising need for lightweight, high-strength materials in the automotive and construction sectors, as well as growing demand for high-performance materials in wind power and aerospace industries, is set to drive demand for epoxy resins over the forecast period.
Builder confidence plunged in July as high inflation and increased interest rates stalled the housing market by dramatically slowing sales and buyer traffic.