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Meridian Adhesives Acquires W.F. Taylor

Arsenal Capital Partners created Meridian as its new platform in the global adhesives and sealants sector.

September 27, 2018

Meridian Adhesives Group recently announced the acquisition of W.F. Taylor LLC.

IGM Resins Appoints Brandt Technologies as Distributor

Brandt Technologies LLC’s territory for IGM products will include nine states.

September 26, 2018

IGM Resins has appointed Brandt Technologies LLC as its exclusive midwest distributor for its UV/EB radcure products.

STOCKWELL ELASTOMERICS: Revised Website

September 25, 2018

This company recently revised its website features.

Dow Announces Plans for Silicone Resin Plant

The new facility is expected to come online in 2021.

September 24, 2018

The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced the construction of a new silicone resin plant to expand its global capacity.

Record Attendance at FEICA European Adhesive & Sealant Conference

600 participants from 35 countries attended the 2018 FEICA Conference and Expo.

September 24, 2018

The FEICA European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and Expo saw a record number of delegates attend this year’s event.

Wacker to Open U.S. Based Printing Lab

The facility will be located at the company’s R&D center for silicones in Ann Arbor, Mich.

September 21, 2018

Wacker recently announced the opening of a U.S.-based printing lab later this year.

Univar to Acquire Nexeo

The transaction is valued at approximately $2 billion.

September 21, 2018

Univar Inc. and Nexeo Solutions Inc. recently announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Univar to acquire Nexeo.

Market Trends

Auto Adhesives Vroom Ahead

Adhesives adoption in the automotive sector is projected to drive a $7 billion market by 2022.

September 21, 2018

The automotive adhesives market is set to grow rapidly over the coming five years as manufacturers move to lightweight vehicle designs, meet increased demand for crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) and sport-utility vehicles (SUVs), and use a range of different materials, according to a recent Smithers Apex report.

ARKEMA: VAE Latex

September 20, 2018

ENCOR^® 137 vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) latex is intended for use in tape joint compounds, cement admixtures and production of redispersible powders.