Adhesives & Sealants Headlines

Usability, Demand Spurring Instant Adhesives Market Growth

The market is projected to grow from $1.57 billion in 2017 to $2.38 billion by 2022.

June 5, 2017

Reportedly, the usability of these adhesive in several end-use applications, coupled with the rising demand for instant adhesive, is estimated to boost the demand for instant adhesive in the near future.

Global Dental Adhesives Market to Grow 5%

The implementation of digital dental technology may have widened the scope of dentistry.

June 5, 2017

The global dental adhesives market to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.96% during the period 2017-2021.

Bio-Based Wood Adhesives Market on the Rise

North America is considered the second largest luxury furniture market.

June 2, 2017

Increasing demand for bio-based wood adhesives is a key trend in the global market, according to a recent market research report.

Henkel to Partner with Fiat Chrysler to Improve Alfa Romeo Performance

The new treatment processes will reportedly be applied to the latest version of the Alfa Romeo Giulia.

June 2, 2017

Henkel partnered with Fiat Chrysler to save weight and improve process and material performance on Alfa Romeo’s Giulia.

Cabot to Build Fumed Silica Plant

The plant will be adjacent to the existing Dow Corning silicone monomer plant in Carrollton.

June 1, 2017

Cabot Corp. recently announced that it has committed to build a new world-class fumed silica plant in Carrollton, Ky.

SOCMA Meets with EPA Administrator Pruitt

The meeting reportedly allowed SOCMA to explain the importance of specialty chemicals and their unique place in the chemical value chain.

June 1, 2017

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) and members of its board of governors recently met with Scott Pruitt, the newly appointed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Nordson EFD Signs Techsil as Distributor

Techsil Ltd. recently announced an agreement with Nordson EFD.

May 31, 2017

Techsil will become distributors of Nordson EFD’s application equipment, precision fluid dispensing systems and accessories.

Steilemann to Replace Thomas as Covestro CEO

Steilemann has had a long and international career at Bayer, joining the company in 1999.

May 31, 2017

Covestro recently announced that, when current CEO Patrick Thomas’ term ends on September 30, 2018, he will be succeeded by Markus Steilemann.

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Nordson ASYMTEK Receives Two Innovation Awards

The awards were presented for achievement in innovation and product excellence.

May 30, 2017

Nordson ASYMTEK, a Nordson company, received two prestigious awards for innovative technology during NEPCON China 2017.

ChemQuest’s Gosselin Receives ASTM Award

The award was given for her leadership role as an officer within Committee A05’s Technical Subcommittee A05.11 on Coated Sheet Specifications.

May 26, 2017

The ChemQuest Group Inc. recently announced that Cynthia A. Gosselin, Ph.D., has been awarded the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International’s Kenneth J. Boedecker, Jr. Distinguished Service Award.