Adhesives & Sealants Headlines

Dunleary Announces New Business Partners

The closing date for the acquisitions of three companies is set for the end of August.

July 27, 2017

Dunleary Inc. recently announced new business partners and acquisitions: D.N. Lukens Inc. and D&F Distributing Inc.

Industrial Coatings Market to Leap Nearly 6%

By end-use industry, the automotive OEM segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

July 27, 2017

The industrial coatings market is projected to reach $130.97 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) 5.91% from 2017 to 2022.

RPM Fourth Quarter Sales Grow 4%

Fourth-quarter net sales increased 4.6% to $1.49 billion from $1.43 billion a year ago.

July 26, 2017

RPM International Inc. recently reported record sales for its fiscal fourth quarter and year, which ended May 31.

LORD Announces Regional Leadership Appointments

Riggins and McAllister have each held positions of increasing responsibility with the company.

July 26, 2017

Charmaine Riggins has been named president of the company’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Region, and Gareth McAllister has been named president Asia-Pacific (APAC) Region.

Munich Adhesives and Finishing Symposium Program Announced

The program will include developments and trends in raw materials, applications, adhesives, and converting, as well as related technical equipment and market developments.

July 25, 2017

The program for the Munich Adhesives and Finishing Symposium, which takes place October 23- 25 in Munich, is now available.

Lagacy Appointed to RPM Board; Thornton Retires

Jerry Sue Thornton, PhD., recently retired from the RPM board after nearly 18 years of service.

July 25, 2017

RPM International Inc. recently announced that it has appointed Julie A. Lagacy to its board of directors, and has nominated Robert A. Livingston as a director candidate for election to the board.

BYK Holds Groundbreaking for New Shanghai Site

The company is investing over €30 million (approximately $35.1 million) in the new site.

July 24, 2017

BYK Additives & Instruments recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new integrated site located in Shanghai Chemical Industry Park.

LLT Labels Marks 20th Anniversary

The company rebranded to LLT Bar Code & Label in 2003.

July 24, 2017

LLT Labels recently celebrated its 20th anniversary of operations in June.

AkzoNobel Expands Distribution to Canada

The distribution agreement intends to enable access to Polibrid products throughout North America.

July 21, 2017

AkzoNobel recently extended its distribution agreement for Polibrid® coatings to include Canada.

High-Temperature Sealants Market to Be Worth $3.56 Billion by 2022

The high-temperature sealants market is witnessing moderate growth suggested to be due to their extreme temperature resistant properties, the increasing production of automobiles, and increasing demand from emerging economies.

July 21, 2017

The high-temperature sealants market was valued at $2.71 billion in 2016 and is projected to reach $3.56 billion by 2022.