Adhesives & Sealants Headlines

Bostik to Expand Adhesives Reach in Japan

The operations intend to allow Bostik to supply its Japanese customers in the nonwovens markets for hygiene applications, as well as others.

May 18, 2018

Arkema has also announced plans for a new world-scale adhesives plant in Japan.

Global Construction Sealants Market to Reach $10.2 Billion

Increasing application areas in the emerging economies such as China, India, and Brazil are expected to be the major cause for the advance in demand of the construction sealants.

May 17, 2018

The global construction industry is reportedly driving the market for construction sealants, according to a new report from BIS Research.

APAC Demand Spurring Emulsion Adhesives Market Growth

Based on resin type, the acrylic polymer emulsion segment is expected to grow at the highest compound annual rate during the forecast period.

May 16, 2018

The emulsion adhesives market is projected to grow from $12.98 billion in 2017 to $17.28 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% between 2017 and 2022.

Maroon Group Acquires J. Tech Sales

J. Tech’s management team will remain in place and continue to actively manage the business as an operating vertical within Maroon Group.

May 15, 2018

Maroon Group LLC recently announced that it has acquired J. Tech Sales.

BASF Lifts Force Majeure in North America

The force majeure was the result of two independent events during the week of January 14, which impacted production at the Geismar, La., manufacturing facility.

May 14, 2018

BASF recently announced has lifted the force majeure on 1,4-butanediol (BDO) and its derivatives in North America.

Tremco Product Receives Biobased Certification

The USDA Certified Biobased Product label displays a product's biobased content.

May 11, 2018

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that POWERply® Endure™ BIO adhesive has received the Certified Biobased Product label.

HALS Driving Global UV Stabilizers Market

The global polymer industry is majorly driven by the automotive industry and other application industries.

May 11, 2018

The global UV stabilizers market is expected to register a significant growth during the forecast period, 2018-2023.

Astorg to Acquire IGM Resins from Arsenal Capital Partners

The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter.

May 10, 2018

Astorg and Arsenal Capital Partners recently announced that Astorg has partnered with management and signed a definitive agreement to acquire IGM Resins.

Dupps Co. Receives Safety Award

The award is in recognition of adherence to standards of excellence in safety.

May 9, 2018

The Dupps Co., parent company of RSS, recently received the 2018 Safety Award of Merit.

Emulsion Adhesives Market Worth $17 Billion by 2022

Acrylic polymer emulsion is estimated to be the largest resin type segment of the emulsion adhesives market in 2017.

May 8, 2018

The emulsion adhesives market is projected to grow from $12.98 billion in 2017 to $17.28 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%.