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Strategic Solutions

Beyond Adhesion

Disruptive innovation has impacted transportation applications of adhesives and sealants.

March 9, 2018

Broadly speaking, a market disruptor may include a technology, method, process, service, or channel with superior performance and customer benefits delivered at an attractive price point that can unexpectedly displace an incumbent. Porter’s Five Forces, created by Harvard Business School’s then-associate professor Michael E. Porter, Ph.D., has provided a framework for taking a “snapshot in time” of any potential threat to a business’ profits (not limited to a business losing its customers to an existing rival.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Covestro Expansion Makes Top News

Last week, readers were most interested in news about Covestro’s polyurethanes capacity expansion.

Teresa McPherson

November 20, 2017

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.

ITW POLYMERS ADHESIVES NORTH AMERICA: Adhesives

November 15, 2016

A new adhesive is available from this company.

Market Trends

Auto, Packaging, Construction Lead Adhesives and Sealants Market Growth

The adhesives and sealants industry is seeing growth opportunities in many end-use sectors.

November 3, 2016

The adhesives and sealants market is forecast to exceed $40 billion and $9.5 billion by 2023, respectively, according to a recent report from Global Market Insights Inc. Automotive, packaging and construction have traditionally been high consumption application avenues for the industry. Technology innovation focused on smart and sustainable product solutions could see over 4.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) by 2023.

Delivering Value with Adhesives and Sealants

Replacing mechanical fasteners with adhesives offers a host of benefits in the transportation industry.

October 3, 2016

With the explosion of internet shopping over the past few years, demand for delivery vehicles has skyrocketed. As a result, vehicle manufacturers have had to strive for maximum payload to keep delivery costs to a minimum. The continuing focus for manufacturers is to increase the payload of their vehicles, thereby increasing their efficiency.

Focus On: Bostik Celebrates 125 Years of Innovation

Global adhesive specialist marks the anniversary of the company's founding in 1889.

November 1, 2014

Bostik, a leading global adhesive specialist for industrial manufacturing, construction and consumer markets, marks its 125th anniversary this year.

Composites Structures Study Seeks Contributors

June 2, 2014

Contributors are wanted to study the demand for a UK-based large composites structures center as part of a study for the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).

Advancing Adhesives: Bio-Based Polyols for High-Performance Polyurethane Adhesives

Bio-based adhesive solutions can promote moisture protection and flexibility in a variety of applications.

Angela Smits Eric Brouwer

May 1, 2014

The world’s growing population and wealth, combined with raw materials scarcity, influence the adhesives market. Manufacturers are searching for bio-based solutions in order to reduce reliability on scarce raw materials and improve the carbon footprint of their products.