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Bostik to Acquire Adhesive Films Manufacturer Prochimir

This acquisition would reportedly enable Bostik to broaden its offering of solvent-free thermobonding solutions earmarked for many fast-growing industrial applications in the automotive, construction, textile, and medical markets.

July 30, 2019

Arkema recently announced that Bostik plans to acquire Prochimir, a company specializing in high-performance thermobonding adhesive films.

Covestro Optimistic Despite Challenging 2019 Second Quarter

While Covestro’s core volumes rose by 1.1%, group sales fell 16.9% to €3.2 billion (approximately $3.6 billion) in the 2019 second quarter due to lower selling prices.

July 30, 2019

Covestro recently announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2019.

DISPENSE WORKS INC.: Large-Format Dispensing Robot

Manufactured in the U.S., this robot reportedly combines a smart workbench to a built-in precision overhead servo XYZ gantry system.

July 30, 2019

Dispense Works Inc. recently announced that it offers several large-format dispensing systems, including the RD2500.

Market Trends

Pressure-Sensitive Labels Lead Labeling Market

Worldwide demand for all label types was approximately 64.2 billion sq m in 2018, representing healthy growth of 4.4% over 2017 volumes.

July 30, 2019

According to recent research, pressure-sensitive labeling continues to represent a 40% share of the global labeling technologies market, while the established glue-applied technology claims second place (35% market share), and the still-growing sleeve labeling technologies now represent a solid 19% share.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Avery Dennison’s Plans for Labelexpo Europe

Last week, news from Avery Dennison regarding its planned offerings at Labelexpo Europe drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

July 29, 2019

Which events does your company focus its efforts on, and why?

2019 Second Quarter Sales Decline 3.2% for Avery Dennison

Net sales for Avery Dennison declined 3.2% to $1.8 billion in the 2019 second quarter.

July 29, 2019

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced preliminary, unaudited results for its second quarter ended June 29, 2019.

Maroon Group Acquires Amsyn

Going forward, Maroon reports that Amsyn’s range of technical capabilities and global supplier relationships will be additive to its existing capabilities and targeted growth strategy.

July 29, 2019

Maroon Group LLC recently announced that it has acquired Amsyn, LLC, a national distributor of specialty chemicals to the coatings, lubricants, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and electronics industries.

3M Sales Down 2.6% in 2019 Second Quarter

3M saw sales decline 2.6% in the 2019 second quarter, to $8.2 billion.

July 26, 2019

3M recently announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2019.

AkzoNobel to Acquire Aerospace Coatings Manufacturer Mapaero

Established in 1992 and specializing in sustainable water-based and advanced eco-friendly products, Mapaero operates a production facility in France and has around 140 employees.

July 26, 2019

AkzoNobel recently announced its intention to acquire France-based Mapaero, a manufacturer of aerospace coatings.

Ask Dr. Dave

What would you recommend for bonding PVC plastics?

Dr. Dave shares bonding tips for PVC plastics, as well as suggestions on cyanoacrylate solutions for EPDM.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

July 26, 2019

In the plumbing industry, solvent-based PVC cements are used for bonding PVC plastics. However, if you need a solvent-free system, cyanoacrylates and reactive acrylics have been widely used on rigid PVC.