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Market Trends

Strong Growth Projected for Automotive Adhesive Tapes

Several key trends will help drive the 6.1% CAGR expected for automotive adhesive tape revenues through 2028.

February 9, 2022

Automotive adhesive tapes are lighter than mechanical fasteners such as screws and fasteners and simplify the automobile manufacturing process. The global automotive adhesive tapes market was valued at $8.7 billion in 2020 and is expected to account for $13.8 billion by 2028.

Sales Climb 9% for Ashland in First Fiscal 2022 Quarter

Ashland reported sales of $512 million for the quarter.

February 8, 2022

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. has announced its financial results for the first quarter of its 2022 fiscal year, which ended December 31, 2021.

Hexion Holdings Completes Sale of Epoxy Businesses to Westlake Chemical

The sale includes the epoxy specialty resins and base epoxy resins and intermediates product lines.

February 8, 2022

Hexion Holdings Corp. has completed the previously announced sale of its epoxy-based Coatings and Composite businesses to Westlake Chemical Corp.

DOW: Solvent-Free Silicone Release Coating

February 8, 2022

Dow recently announced the availability of its new solvent-free SYL-OFF™ SL 184 coating, an energy-efficient alternative that minimizes misting at high product label production line speeds.

Arkema to Boost PVDF Capacity in China

Arkema reports that it is accelerating its development in China in order to meet demand from customers in the lithium-ion battery business and support growth in the water filtration, specialty coatings, and semiconductor sectors.

February 7, 2022

Arkema’s previously announced 35% fluoropolymer capacity increase at its Changshu site in China has been revised upward to a capacity increase of 50%.

Mactac Completes Spinnaker Coating Acquisition

The asset purchase consists of Spinnaker’s manufacturing facility and headquarters in Troy, Ohio, as well as four North American distribution centers.

February 7, 2022

Mactac has completed its previously announced acquisition of Spinnaker Coating, LLC.

Improved Rheological Profile and Stability of 2K Waterborne Polychloroprene Dispersion Adhesives

Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) offers multiple benefits in waterborne polychloroprene adhesive formulations.

Otto Soidinsalo

February 7, 2022

Polychloroprene has a long history in the world of adhesives. It has been the primary choice when fast, high-strength, and permanent bonds are needed in variety of applications, from shoe soles to foam bonding. Historically, polychloroprene adhesives have been solvent borne, but environmental and occupational safety reasons have recently caused a shift toward waterborne polychloroprene adhesives. One of the challenges in waterborne polychloroprene dispersion adhesives has been related to the thickening of these high pH systems, as well as the storage stability.

Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives Expands Circular Product Offerings

The division will pursue a strategy that includes the reuse of materials, increasing the use of recycled materials, and reducing the quantity of raw materials used.

February 4, 2022

As part of its roadmap to become a leading sustainable business, Fedrigoni Group has announced that its Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives division plans to increase the volume of advanced ESG solutions in its product portfolio from 35% to 70% by 2030.

World Adhesive and Sealant Conference to Feature Emerging Leaders Workshop

The workshop has been developed to help new leaders develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.

February 4, 2022

An Emerging Leaders Workshop will be held April 25, co-located at the 2022 World Adhesive and Sealant Conference (WAC2022) in Chicago, Ill.

Striving for Sustainability

Recycling Silicone Sealant Cartridges

Henkel has launched a global innovation call for separating plastic from silicone waste.

February 4, 2022

In collaboration with ChileGlobal Ventures, the venture capital arm of Fundación Chile, Henkel Chile has launched the global Seal the Cycle initiative to find technological solutions for plastic waste. The goal of the initiative is innovation in separating high-density polyethylene (HDPE) from silicone waste to enable the recycling of cartridges that cannot currently be reprocessed.