Adhesives and Sealants Topics

Polyurethanes Dominate Global Structural Adhesives Market

The global structural adhesives market was valued at $9.419 billion in 2017.

March 28, 2019

Based on type, polyurethane dominated the global structural adhesives market in the past few years.

COVESTRO: Polyurethane Dispersion

March 27, 2019

A new a water-based polyurethane (PU) dispersion is suitable for formulating biodegradable textile coatings.

Bland Promoted to Adhesives Technology Corp. General Manager

Adhesives Technology Corp. (ATC), a subsidiary of Meridian Adhesives Group LLC, recently announced the promotion of T.J. Bland to general manager and chief operating officer.

March 27, 2019

Bland had previously served as COO.

Toyo Ink to Open Morocco Subsidiary

Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd. recently announced plans to open a new sales subsidiary in Casablanca, Morocco.

March 26, 2019

The company will reportedly set up its first office on the continent, Toyo Ink North Africa S.A.R.L., for the medium- to long-term timeframe.

King Hired as Maroon Group Account Manager

Maroon Group LLC recently announced the addition of Brandon King, as Midwest account manager.

March 26, 2019

King has reportedly spent the last 3+ years in the chemicals industry.

Asia to Contribute Nearly Half of Global Petrochemical Capacity Additions by 2030

Asia will contribute 49% of global petrochemical capacity additions by 2030, according to a new report.

March 25, 2019

The Middle East is reportedly the second-largest region in terms of capacity additions.

DOW: Silicone Adhesive

March 25, 2019

DOWSIL™ EA-4700 CV adhesive is a next-generation silicone solution for transportation assembly.

New Home Sales End 2018 Up 1.5%

The inventory of new homes for sale continued to rise in December to 344,000 homes available for sale.

March 22, 2019

Sales of newly built, single-family homes posted a yearly gain of 1.5% in 2018, according to recently released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.