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Huntsman Optimistic for 2019 Despite First Quarter Dip

Huntsman reports that its Polyurethanes segment saw decreased revenues in the 2019 third quarter due to lower average methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) and methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) selling prices, partially offset by higher MDI sales volumes.

May 3, 2019

Huntsman Corp. recently reported first quarter 2019 revenues of $2 billion and net income of $131 million, compared to $2.3 billion and $350 million, respectively, in the 2018 first quarter.

North American Printed Circuit Board Sales Growth Remains Strong in March 2019

Total North American printed circuit board shipments in March 2019 were up 19.1% compared to the same month last year.

May 3, 2019

IPC-Association Connecting Electronics Industries^® recently announced the March 2019 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program.

HENKEL: Adhesive Recycling Program

According to Henkel, its partnership with TerraCycle reflects its commitment to sustainability and its history of transforming manufacturing processes across a wide range of industries.

May 2, 2019

Henkel Corp. recently announced that it continues to build on the success of its Recycling Program by offering additive manufacturing customers recycling options across its Loctite^® brands.

Safic-Alcan and Dow Expand Distribution Agreement for Flocking Adhesives Range

These one- or two-component flocking adhesives (including primer and catalyst), solvent or waterborne, reportedly bond well to various elastomers for weatherstrip production.

May 2, 2019

Safic-Alcan, an international specialty chemicals distributor, recently announced the extension of its agreement with Dow for the distribution of Dow’s flocking adhesives range.

Builder Confidence Edges Higher in April

Looking at the three-month moving averages for regional HMI scores, the Northeast posted a three-point gain to 51, the Midwest increased two points to 53, and the South was up one point to 67.

May 2, 2019

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 63 in April, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Mactac Announces Association with Canon Solutions America

With Canon’s rising customer demand for increased vendor options of roll-to-roll self-adhesive vinyl materials, the two companies have been working to build an approved portfolio of products.

May 1, 2019

Mactac^® recently announced a new association with Canon Solutions America, Inc.

Cashew Nut Shell Liquid Market to Benefit from Demand in Myriad Applications

The market in North America is expected to reach $171.2 million in 2026, expanding at a CAGR of 8% during the forecast period.

May 1, 2019

The cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) market is forecast to grow from $250.2 million in 2018 to $450.4 million by 2026, expanding at a CAGR of 7.3%, according to a recent market research report.

Designing Adhesives for Long-Wear Skin Contact Applications

Identifying the right skin-contact adhesive for long-wear applications can be challenging.

Michael Krejsa Ph.D.

May 1, 2019

The medical adhesive market continues to show strong growth year over year, with an annual growth rate of over 4%.

Ask Dr. Dave

Are there adhesives and sealants that expand on curing to fill gaps?

In his May 2019 column, Dr. Dave addresses a question about gap-filling adhesives and sealants.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

May 1, 2019

This is a good question for two reasons: first, adhesives and sealants often have to fill large irregular gaps and expansion on curing enables them to achieve this; and second, the products usually shrink on curing.