Adhesives and Sealants Topics

Drames Appointed Ross Regional Sales Manager

He will be covering the Mid-Atlantic region.

November 20, 2018

Ross recently announced Gregg Drames as its newest regional sales manager.

INEOS to Acquire Ashland’s Composites Business

The deal is expected to complete in the first half of 2019.

November 19, 2018

INEOS Enterprises recently announced it has agreed to acquire the composites business from Ashland Global Holdings Inc.

UTECH North America 2020 Dates Announced

Held in conjunction with the conference, the UTECH North America trade show connects suppliers and buyers from across the polyurethane industry.

November 19, 2018

Organizers of UTECH North America recently announced that the next edition of the event will take place May 19-21, 2020.

Sirrus Appoints Polykarpov Director of Polymer Synthesis

Polykarpov will be responsible for the company’s polymer synthesis efforts.

November 16, 2018

Sirrus Inc. recently appointed Alexander Polykarpov, Ph.D., as its new director of polymer synthesis.

DSM Coating Resins Appoints Lintech as Distributor

DSM Coating Resins will distribute on the East Coast.

November 16, 2018

DSM Coating Resins recently announced it has signed an exclusive agreement with Lintech International LLC.

Market Trends

Demand is High for High-Performance Adhesives

Rising demand for high-performance adhesives in the aerospace industry is projected to drive market growth.

November 15, 2018

The global high-performance adhesives market was valued at $9.4 billion in 2017, and is anticipated to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% from 2018 to 2026, according to a report from Transparency Market Research.

SIKA CORP.: Transportation Adhesive

November 15, 2018

Sikaflex®-953 is an adhesive for transportation and industrial assembly applications.

PPG Offers Aerospace Coatings Training

Nine sessions of PPG’s Aerospace Coatings Academy are already planned in 2019.

November 15, 2018

PPG recently announced that it will offer its aerospace coatings training to more customers by increasing the number of programs.

Mergers and Acquisitions in Adhesives and Sealants: 2018 Review and Outlook

Activity is predicted to continue as conditions for mergers, acquisitions and divestitures remain favorable.

Andy Hinz

November 14, 2018

When discussing merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the adhesives and sealants industry over the last several years, we have found ourselves repeating many of the same themes. . .