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Seica Relocates North American Headquarters

This move was reportedly required to support the company’s growth over the past five years.

November 3, 2017

Seica Inc. recently announced the relocation of its North American headquarters from Salem, N.H., to Haverhill, Mass.

Fast Growth Expected for High-Performance Adhesives

The growing demand for superior adhesives in critical and complex applications is expected to fuel the growth of the high-performance adhesives market.

November 3, 2017

The high-performance adhesives market is projected to grow from $9.77 billion in 2017 to $13.17 billion by 2022

TAPPI Announces Women’s Division

Representing approximately 15% of TAPPI’s membership, the new division includes more than 175 dynamic professionals who have driven its growth.

November 2, 2017

TAPPI recently launched a new division to reflect the growing contributions of women professionals to TAPPI and the industry.

RPM Acquires Movement Control Company

Ekspan is the third bolt-on acquisition for USL over the past 15 months.

November 2, 2017

RPM International Inc. recently announced that its USL Group has acquired Ekspan Holdings Ltc., a provider of movement control products and services for bridges and major structures.

Ashland and Phoseon Announce Global UV LED Initiative

This relationship will reportedly provide the converter base with proven plug-and-play solutions.

November 1, 2017

The initiative combines Ashland’s expertise in UV LED coatings and laminating adhesives and Phoseon’s UV LED-curing lamp technology.

Remodeling Market Maintains Strength in 2017 Third Quarter

For 18 consecutive quarters, the RMI has been at or above 50, which indicates that more remodelers report market activity is higher compared to the prior quarter than report it is lower.

October 31, 2017

The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 57 in the third quarter of 2017, up two points from the previous quarter.

Scott Bader Adhesives Receive ClassNK Certificate

“Gaining ClassNK approval is a significant step forward for the growth of our structural adhesives in the ship building industry,” said Jonathan Stowell, global adhesives director.

October 30, 2017

Scott Bader recently announced its structural adhesives have received the ClassNK Certificate of Approvals for Steel and GFRP Applications in the ship building industry.

Chemical Production Falls Due to Hurricane Disruptions

The steep decline in September reportedly reflected severe, but temporary, disruptions from Hurricane Harvey.

October 27, 2017

According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) fell sharply by 1.4% in September, following a 0.2% decline in August, and a 1% gain in July.

3M Third-Quarter Sales Jump 6%

Third quarter operating income was $2 billion and operating income margin was 25%.

October 26, 2017

3M recently reported third-quarter sales were $8.2 billion, up 6% year-on-year.

W.R. Meadows Signs Agreement with ARCOM

The companies have worked together to create customized versions of MasterSpec® sections.

October 25, 2017

W.R. Meadows and ARCOM recently announced that W. R. Meadows product data and customized specifications are available through ARCOM’s software platforms to architects, engineers, and design professionals.