Adhesives & Sealants Headlines

Floor Adhesive Market to Grow 5%

These floorings are widely used in the healthcare, food, and automotive, among other industries.

August 4, 2017

The floor adhesive market is projected to grow from $8.54 billion in 2017 to $11.01 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%.

Reif Appointed RPM Industrial Segment President

In this role, Reif will provide strategic direction to RPM’s Industrial Segment businesses.

August 3, 2017

RPM International Inc. recently announced that David P. Reif III has been appointed president, industrial segment.

Ning Joins Nordson Fluid Coatings Systems

Tie comes to Nordson from 3M China, where he was senior mechanical specialist.

August 3, 2017

Tyrone Ning (Ning Tie) has joined Nordson Corp. as an application expert for fluid coating systems.

Dow Corning Receives Bosch Global Supplier Award

Issued every two years, Bosch’s awards reportedly recognize companies that have demonstrated outstanding performance in the manufacture and supply of products or services.

August 2, 2017

Dow Corning recently announced that it received the Global Supplier Award from The Bosch Group.

Evonik to Expand Fumed Silica Capacity

The production complex is scheduled to become operational in the summer of 2019.

August 2, 2017

Evonik is reportedly investing an amount in the upper double-digit million euro range in the expansion of its fumed silica capacities in Antwerp, Belgium.

Huntsman-Clariant Merger on Track

The preparations to create HuntsmanClariant are reportedly proceeding as planned.

August 1, 2017

Clariant and Huntsman Corp. recently presented a first update on the planned merger of equals to keep shareholders informed.

Dow Chemical Sales Surge 16%

Sales increased to $13.8 billion, up 16% year-over-year.

August 1, 2017

The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced second quarter 2017 results.

Builder Confidence Remains Solid in July, Despite Slip

All three HMI components reportedly registered losses in July, but are still in solid territory.

July 31, 2017

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes slipped two points in July to a level of 64 from a downwardly revised June reading on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Millikin Appointed PPG Aerospace Business Director

Millikin succeeds John Sands, who retired after a 32-year career.

July 28, 2017

PPG recently announced that it has named Sam Millikin global platform business director for aerospace sealants and packaging and a member of PPG’s aerospace business leadership team.