Adhesives & Sealants Headlines

Metal Coatings Market to Grow 6%

In 2015, the Asia-Pacific region accounted for the largest market share.

April 24, 2017

The global metal coatings market is estimated to reach $14.34 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2016 to 2026.

BASF Named a General Motors Supplier of the Year

BASF received the award for the 12th time since 2002.

April 21, 2017

BASF recently announced it was named a 2016 General Motors (GM) Supplier of the Year for the 12th time since 2002.

Global Epoxy Resins Market to Rise 8%

The global epoxy resins construction market generated a revenue of $1,731 million in 2016.

April 21, 2017

Major restraining factor of the global epoxy resins market is the slow growth in the mature markets of U.S. and Europe.

AkzoNobel Participates in Perfect the Parks Program

This is the first community project in Pontiac funded by AkzoNobel’s Human Cities initiative.

April 20, 2017

More than 130 volunteers from AkzoNobel, Leaders of the Future and residents from around Oakland County participated.

German Adhesive Association Releases Trends in Key Adhesive Raw Materials Report

Demand for base chemicals remains high in Asia and the U.S.

April 20, 2017

Business barometers indicate that the world economy is performing robustly, indicating that business will continue to pick up around the globe.

Axalta Opens Automotive Refinish Training Centre in Dubai

The center is reportedly the first of its kind.

April 19, 2017

The center intends to provide expert training in the use of Axalta products that are designed for the repainting of vehicles in body shops.

TA Instruments Announces Training Webinars

The center is reportedly the first of its kind.

April 19, 2017

TA Instruments recently announced a new series of online practical scientific training webinars focusing on rheological analysis.

Elevance Announces Licensing Agreement with Chemtura

Elevance Renewable Sciences Inc. recently announced a licensing agreement with Chemtura.

April 18, 2017

Chemtura will have global rights to develop, derivatize, manufacture, use and sell products incorporating the Elevance Aria WTP technology in lubricant applications.

Isoprene Market to Reach Nearly $3 Billion by 2021

Europe is estimated to be the leading market for isoprene.

April 18, 2017

The isoprene market was valued at $1.93 billion in 2015.

Axalta Coating Systems to Acquire Valspar Wood Coatings Business

The business had revenues of approximately $225 million in 2016.

April 17, 2017

Axalta Coating Systems recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets related to Valspar’s North American Industrial Wood Coatings business.