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INEOS’ Ashland Business Acquisition Makes Top News

Last week, INEOS announced it has agreed to acquire the composites business from Ashland Global Holdings Inc.

December 3, 2018

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.

Discovering a New Alumina-Based Metamaterial

The alumina-based components used in the composite material create a honeycomb microstructure.

Joan Mantini

September 13, 2017

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The possibility of a new alumina-based metamaterial that can be used in industries like building construction and aerospace is being tested by a team of researchers.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Henkel’s 3D Printing News

Last week, news about Henkel’s 3D printing plans garnered the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

December 12, 2016

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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.

Global Functional Composites Market to Top $43 Billion by 2021

The functional composites market is expected to grow from $28.62 billion in 2016 to $43.35 billion by 2021.

July 6, 2016

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The main reasons for the growth are the increasing use for various functions they serve, along with their structural properties.

DOW AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS: Composite Bonding Adhesives

March 10, 2016

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A new composite bonding adhesive is available from this company.

Chromaflo Appoints Dowd and Guild as Distributor

October 23, 2015

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Chromaflo Technologies recently announced it has appointed Dowd and Guild Inc. to distribute and represent its colorants and chemical dispersions.

Market Trends: Global Automotive Composites Market on the Rise

Increasing automobile production is expected to fuel the overall demand for carbon composites in the near future.

October 1, 2015

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The global automotive composites market was valued at $3.1 billion in 2014 and is expected to increase to $7 billion by 2022, increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%, according to a recent report from Persistence Market Research.

DOW POLYURETHANES: Composite Material

August 13, 2015

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This company has introduced VORAFORCE™ TP 1200 series to the North America market.

University of Tennessee to Lead New Manufacturing Innovation Institute for Advanced Composites

January 19, 2015

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The Obama Administration recently announced that the University of Tennessee will lead the U.S. Department of Energy’s new Manufacturing Innovation Institute for Advanced Composites.

Carbon Fiber: Strong Bonds, Strong Growth

Adhesives provide multiple advantages when bonding carbon fiber composite materials.

Peter G. Hedger, Jr.

June 2, 2014

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It seems like carbon fiber is popping up everywhere. There are carbon fiber cars on television shows, magazines tout the benefits of carbon fiber automotive accessories and carbon fiber airplanes have taken flight.