Adhesives & Sealants Headlines

Global Auto Adhesive Market to Grow 5%

Asia-Pacific is reportedly the fastest growing region for the automotive adhesives industry.

August 29, 2018

The global automotive adhesive market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 5.4%.

Huntsman Opens Formulations Manufacturing Facility in Vietnam

The site will house Huntsman's polyurethanes and advanced materials businesses, and comprises manufacturing; R&D capabilities; a technical service center; warehouse and distribution space, and a commercial office.

August 28, 2018

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has opened a multi-purpose facility at the Amata Vietnam Industrial Park, near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

R.D. Abbott Marks 70 Years

Since 1948, RDAbbott has reportedly strived to build and maintain the best team in the rubber industry.

August 27, 2018

R.D. Abbott Co. Inc. recently announced it is celebrating its 70th anniversary.

PPG Collaborates with Ferrari on Coatings

PPG was reportedly able to formulate a two-component low-cure resin.

August 27, 2018

PPG recently announced it has partnered with Ferrari to create a new coating range.

Covestro to Host THINC30 Summit

THINC stands for transforming, harnessing, innovating, navigating and collaborating for a purpose-driven, sustainable future by 2030.

August 24, 2018

Covestro LLC will host its THINC30 Summit for the second year in a row.

Waterborne Symposium Seeks Papers

Abstracts are due September 15 for consideration.

August 23, 2018

The School of Polymer Science and Engineering at The University of Southern Mississippi has announced that it seeks abstracts for the 46th Annual International Waterborne, High-Solids and Powder Coatings Symposium

Negrey Appointed Accella Vice President

Negrey has more than two decades of process engineering, product development, sales, marketing and manufacturing experience in the polyurethane systems industry.

August 22, 2018

Accella Performance Materials recently announced the promotion of Joe Negrey to vice president and general manager of its spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation business unit.

American Chemistry Council Issues Statement on EPA Transparency in Regulatory Science Rule

The EPA’s proposed rule is a major step toward enhancing the public’s understanding of the science used to support regulations issued by the agency and increasing public confidence in agency decisions.

August 22, 2018

The American Chemistry Council recently issued a statement on the EPA Transparency in Regulatory Science Rule.

Sika Automotive Receives Product Leadership Award

The award is reportedly based on its recent analysis of the North America automotive adhesives and sealants market.

August 21, 2018

Frost & Sullivan recently announced it has given Sika Automotive its 2018 North America Product Leadership Award for its best-in-class range of automotive adhesives.