Adhesives & Sealants Headlines

Douglas Joins Maroon as Account Manager

Douglas has a background in coatings, plastics and FDA-regulated goods.

May 30, 2018

Maroon recently announced the addition of Sara Douglas to the Avon, OH-based office as a CASE account manager.

Lightweighting Driving Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Growth

With increased emphasis on fuel efficiency and vehicular emission control, the reduction of vehicle body weight is reportedly gaining widespread importance throughout the world.

May 30, 2018

The global hot-melt adhesives market is expected to register a moderate compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the forecast period.

Ferro Pigment Division Appoints Terra Firma as Distributor

The appointment covers all of the Ferro dry pigment lines.

May 29, 2018

Terra Firma recently announced it has been chosen by the Ferro Pigment Division to represent the company’s full product line in the Southeast, effective July 1.

American Chemistry Council Participates in EPA National Leadership Summit

Jessica Bowman ACC senior director of global fluoro-chemistry presented to attendees the historical and current uses of PFAS.

May 25, 2018

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) recently participated in the EPA’s National Leadership Summit to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

BYK USA Expands Terra Firma Distribution Agreement

Effective July 1, Terra Firma will reportedly assume responsibility for the Southwestern region, as well as some other states.

May 24, 2018

BYK USA Inc. recently announced that it is expanding the Terra Firma footprint.

Wind Energy Driving Global Reactive Adhesives Market

The total installed wind power capacity in China reached a total of 188,232 MW in 2017, registering a growth rate of 11.58%.

May 23, 2018

The global reactive adhesives market is expected to register a moderate compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the forecast period, 2018-2023.

LORD Announces $80 Million Expansion Plans

Expansion work began in May and will take place through 2023.

May 22, 2018

LORD Corp. recently announced plans to expand and upgrade operations at its Saegertown, Pa., facility.

DELO Reports Record 2017 Revenue

The company achieved a sales record of $191 million.

May 21, 2018

DELO recently announced its annual revenue results for the fiscal year ending on March 31.

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.