Articles Tagged with ''market reports''

Supply-Side Disruptions Push Single-Family Housing Production Down in October

Overall housing starts decreased 0.7% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.52 million units.

December 1, 2021

Single-family housing production lagged in October 2021 due to supply chain effects for materials and ongoing access issues for labor and lots.

Electronics Manufacturing Outlook Continues to Darken

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.

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Strong Growth Projected for Structural Adhesives

The global structural adhesives market is projected to reach $27.9 billion and exhibit a considerable CAGR from 2021-2030.

Suchita Gupta

October 26, 2021

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.

Remodeling Industry Confidence Improves Year over Year

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.

Housing Starts Decline in July on Supply Chain Challenges

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.

North American Printed Circuit Board Industry Sees Growing Backlog

Strong demand combined with supply chain shortages are leading to a growing backlog.

September 7, 2021

IPC recently announced the July 2021 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program.

North American Printed Circuit Board Industry Sales Show Strong Growth in June

Total North American PCB shipments in June 2021 were up 6.3% compared to the same month last year.

July 28, 2021

IPC recently announced the June 2021 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program.

Market Trends

Myriad Trends Offer Growth Opportunities for Adhesives Industry

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?

SOCMA 2021 Industry Census+ Identifies COVID Impacts, Benchmarks Metrics

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 Housing Starts Hold Steady in May

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.

This annual Midwest coatings conference combines all of the high-quality technical presentations, exhibits and networking opportunities from the Coatings Trends and Technologies and Powder Coating Summit conferences into one new event. The event caters to both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers.

As the industry’s premier international event, WAC 2026 offers a unique opportunity for professionals from every continent to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of the sector.