Among the survey results, companies report that they continue to face difficulty in finding qualified talent.
November 15, 2021
A new global survey conducted by IPC found that the global shortage of semiconductors and other components continues to have serious consequences for electronics manufacturers.
Structural adhesives, also known as load-bearing adhesives, are substances that harden and fasten two similar or dissimilar substrate elements with high-modulus, high-strength, and permanent bonds.
Despite supply issues, the remodeling industry is experiencing strong demand and increased optimism.
October 19, 2021
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently released its NAHB/Royal Building Products Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the third quarter, posting a reading of 87, up five points from the third quarter of 2020.
Single-family starts decreased 4.5%, and the multi-family sector decreased 13.1%.
September 9, 2021
Supply chain and labor challenges helped to push overall housing starts down 7% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.53 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
A range of global trends will redefine the future of the global adhesives market, which is estimated to exceed a value of $64.7 billion by 2027.
July 13, 2021
Modern design trends, tight cost estimates, sustainability, and innovation—today’s adhesives and sealants industry faces several challenges. These trends will undoubtedly redefine the future of the global adhesives market, which is estimated to exceed a value of $64.7 billion by 2027. But how?
This year’s Industry Census+ includes new questions related to the impact of the pandemic, incident reporting and safety, product stewardship, and SOCMA's EHS&S metrics.
June 24, 2021
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) has released its second annual 2021 Specialty Chemicals Industry Census+.
Single-family starts increased 4.2% to a 1.10 million seasonally adjusted annual rate.
June 17, 2021
Overall housing starts increased 3.6% in May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.57 million units off of a downwardly revised April reading, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
Multiple trends are anticipated to help silicone sealants experience strong demand from the construction industry through 2027.
June 17, 2021
Silicone sealants offer excellent chemical and thermal stability while also providing energy savings, which helps in lowering greenhouse gas emissions. The global silicone sealants market is projected to register a CAGR of 4.2% from 2019-2027, according to a report from Trends Market Research.