Adhesives & Sealants Headlines

Covestro Announces Leadership Changes

MacCleary will be succeeded in his role as head of the polyurethanes business unit by Christine Bryant.

November 13, 2017

Covestro LLC recently announced that Jerry MacCleary, currently president and managing director, and head of the polyurethanes business unit in North America, will assume new responsibilities as chief executive officer and chairman of the board for the company.

AGC Chemicals Celebrates 100 Years

Asahi Glass began the chemical business in 1917 to produce soda ash, a raw material in flat glass.

November 13, 2017

AGC Chemicals is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

Wacker Chemie Breaks Ground on Plant in South Korea

Ulsan’s plant complex will reportedly be one of the largest of its kind in the world.

November 10, 2017

Wacker Chemie AG recently announced it is expanding its existing production plants for dispersions and dispersible polymer powders in South Korea.

Marine Adhesives Market to Grow 4%

The Asia-Pacific region is expected to be the fastest-growing market for marine adhesives.

November 10, 2017

The marine adhesives market is estimated to reach $466.2 million by 2022.

Covestro Expands Polyurethanes Capacity

The new capacity is reportedly needed to satisfy rising demand from the coatings and adhesives industry.

November 9, 2017

Covestro recently began operations at a new production facility for aqueous polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) at its Dormagen site.

Global Curing Adhesives Market to Reach $18 Billion by 2025

Acrylate resin was the leading raw material segment with over 30% share of the overall market volume in 2016.

November 8, 2017

The global curing adhesives market is expected to reach $18.8 billion by 2025.

West Named Pilot Chemical Sales Manager

He will be replacing Bob Rechtin, who will retire in early 2019.

November 7, 2017

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced that Jeremy West has been named new national sales manager for North America.

TA Instruments Announces Webinar

The webinar will discuss strategies for comprehensive analysis on various kinds of adhesive materials using rotational rheometers.

November 6, 2017

TA Instruments is hosting a webinar event focusing on characterizing adhesives through rheological measurements.

Seica Relocates North American Headquarters

This move was reportedly required to support the company’s growth over the past five years.

November 3, 2017

Seica Inc. recently announced the relocation of its North American headquarters from Salem, N.H., to Haverhill, Mass.

Fast Growth Expected for High-Performance Adhesives

The growing demand for superior adhesives in critical and complex applications is expected to fuel the growth of the high-performance adhesives market.

November 3, 2017

The high-performance adhesives market is projected to grow from $9.77 billion in 2017 to $13.17 billion by 2022