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Growth Momentum Projected to Accelerate for Global Styrene Butadiene Latex Market

The styrene butadiene latex market is fragmented, and the degree of fragmentation is expected to decrease by 2023.

May 30, 2019

The global styrene butadiene latex market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of almost 2% from 2018-2023, according to a recent report.

Avery Dennison’s Hulme Receives AWA Release Liner Industry Leadership Award

Hulme received the award, which is given for an outstanding contribution to release liners, during the recent 2019 Global Release Liner Industry Conference & Exhibition in Charlotte, N.C.

May 29, 2019

Adrian Hulme, R&D principal for Label & Graphics Materials North America with Avery Dennison Corp., has received the annual AWA Release Liner Industry Leadership Award.

Nouryon Recognized by AICM for Commitment to Responsible Care

Nouryon started production in China in the early 1990s and currently employs nearly 1,400 people across nine locations.

May 29, 2019

Nouryon recently announced that it has been awarded the 2019 Responsible Care Merit Award by the Association of International Chemical Manufacturers (AICM) in China.

IRION-AMERICA: Caulking Gun

The eXcePt series offers features such as a rubber-coated handle and trigger, antirust/scratch-proof barrel, and built-in tip cutter.

May 29, 2019

Irion-America, LLC recently introduced its new eXcePt series product line featuring “drip control” caulking and sausage guns to the North American marketplace.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Henkel Acquisition of Molecule is Top News

Henkel’s acquisition in the additive manufacturing space led the news last week.

Susan Sutton

May 28, 2019

What opportunities is your company finding in 3D printing? I’d love to hear about it!

MAPEI Wins Multiple Honors at Starnet Design Awards

Reportedly intended to celebrate the partnerships between Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring members, vendor partners, and the architecture and design community, the awards showcase a wide array of floor covering projects.

May 28, 2019

MAPEI was recently honored at the 21st annual Starnet Design Awards in Scottsdale, Ariz.

SOCMA Addresses China Tariffs and Impact on Specialty Chemical Manufacturers

As the U.S. and China negotiate the sequencing of tariff removal, SOCMA reports that it is proactively monitoring and advocating on behalf of the specialty chemical industry.

May 28, 2019

The Trump Administration’s decision to raise tariff rates from 10 to 25% on $200 billion in Chinese imports will disproportionately burden specialty chemical manufacturers, according to a statement released by the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA).

PPG to Maintain Business Portfolio Composition Following Strategic Business Review

Based on multiple reports and evaluation, the PPG board has determined that maintaining the company’s current business portfolio composition, including its architectural and industrial coatings businesses, provides the best opportunity to maximize long-term shareholder value.

May 24, 2019

PPG recently announced that two separate and independent reviews of its business portfolio were completed by Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, with each firm independently conducting multi-faceted evaluations of PPG’s business portfolio, including potential separation opportunities.

New Study Projects Strong Growth for Industrial Adhesives

While demand for industrial adhesives is expected to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period, the market is facing challenges due to crude oil price volatility.

May 24, 2019

A recent market research study projects that the global industrial adhesives market will add over $13.9 billion to its value from 2019-2023, growing at a CAGR of almost 5%.

Advancing Adhesives

Going Dry with Nanofiber Dry Adhesives

A new nanofiber dry adhesive delivers strong adhesion and damage-free clean removal.

May 24, 2019

Akron Ascent Innovations LLC (AAI), a high-tech startup, has reportedly launched an innovative dry adhesive technology that offers a combination of ease of use, strong adhesion, and damage-free clean removal not possible with today’s conventional adhesives.