Adhesives & Sealants Headlines

Huber’s Fire Retardant Additives Business to Significantly Expand Capacity

The new capacity will reportedly be phased in several steps with the first incremental volumes scheduled to become available in the second half of 2019.

March 9, 2018

The Fire Retardant Additives (FRA) business unit recently announced plans to increase production capacity at its Martinswerk Plant in Bergheim, Germany.

Sea-Land Announces Personnel Appointments

Jennifer Altstadt was appointed president of the company by the board of directors.

March 8, 2018

Sea-Land Chemical Company recently announced several promotions within the company.

Omya Signs Distributor Agreement with ChemiK Co.

Starting April 1, the company will represent ChemiK as a national distributor of its synthetic iron oxide pigments.

March 8, 2018

Omya recently announced a new distribution agreement with ChemiK Co. Ltd.

H.B. Fuller Announces Integration Related Restructuring Charges

These actions will reportedly result in pre-tax charges of $35 million to $40 million.

March 7, 2018

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced it has approved a detailed plan associated with the integration of the Royal and H.B. Fuller businesses.

U.S. Chemical Production Has Soft Start

During January, chemical output reportedly fell in all regions.

March 6, 2018

The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) fell 0.4% in January, following a 2.2% gain in December, and a 1.8% gain in November.

Voorhees Appointed Rust-Oleum CEO

He replaces Thomas E. Reed, who will assume the position of chairman as he approaches his September retirement.

March 5, 2018

RPM International Inc. recently announced that Edward J. Voorhees III, president of Rust-Oleum North America, will take over as CEO of Rust-Oleum Group.

Covestro Announces Start-Up Challenge Winners

With the program, Covestro aims to promote creativity and entrepreneurial thinking among its nearly 16,000 employees.

March 2, 2018

Covestro recently announced that Marc Schreiber, Anna-Leona Breidbach, Axel Schmidt and Holger Mundstock are the winners of its Start-Up Challenge.

Dow Continues Partnership with Aston Martin

For more than 25 years, Dow Automotive Systems has supplied Aston Martin models with structural adhesive solutions.

March 1, 2018

Aston Martin and Dow recently announced the continuation of their technical development partnership.

Dental Adhesive Market to Rise 6%

Europe is expected to be the largest dental adhesive market during the forecast period.

March 1, 2018

The dental adhesives market is projected to grow from $1.92 billion in 2017 to $2.57 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.02% between 2017 and 2022.