Adhesives and Sealants Topics

Market Trends

Alternative Blowing Agents Among Trends in Global Spray Polyurethane Foam Market

The need for spray polyurethane foam is expected to increase due to the growing demand for energy-efficient infrastructure facilities.

March 11, 2019

A recent Technavio report forecasts the global spray polyurethane foam market to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 8% from 2018-2022.

Market Trends

Chemicals Segment Driving Fiber Drums Market Growth

North America is expected to have high potential growth.

March 11, 2019

The global fiber drums market is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1% during the forecast period of 2018-2027, according to a recent report from Future Market Insights (FMI).

SIKA CORP.: Silicone Adhesive

March 11, 2019

The adhesive reportedly has outstanding UV and weathering resistance, allowing its use for many demanding applications.

Packaging Demand Leading Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Growth

The global hot-melt adhesives market is anticipated to rise at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%.

March 11, 2019

From a geographical standpoint, the hot-melt adhesives market in Asia Pacific is projected to rise at a CAGR of 9.2%.

Multi-Family Builder and Developer Confidence Weakens Slightly in Fourth Quarter

The MMS produces two separate indices: the Multifamily Production Index (MPI) and the Multifamily Vacancy Index (MVI).

March 8, 2019

Confidence in the market for new multi-family housing weakened slightly in the fourth quarter of 2018, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released recently by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

H.B. Fuller Establishes Engineering Adhesives Business in Japan

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that it has established H.B. Fuller Japan G.K.

March 8, 2019

The new business intends to strengthen the company’s engineering adhesive (EA) businesses in Japan.

CHROMAFLO TECHNOLOGIES: Coatings Products

March 8, 2019

Chromaflo Technologies intends to introduce a host of new technologies at the European Coatings Show.

Nouryon Begins MEKP Production

Nouryon recently announced it has started production of Butanox, a methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP) product.

March 7, 2019

Production is based at its Pasadena, Texas, site.

Sartomer Installs In-House Electron Beam Labs

Sartomer, a business line of Arkema, recently announced it has installed in-house electron beam labs.

March 7, 2019

The equipment intends to enable customers to develop and test innovative EB-curing formulations on a small scale.

Making the Uncertain Certain in the Adhesives and Sealants Supply Chain

How supply chains can safeguard against inevitable future uncertainties.

Merilee Kern

March 6, 2019

The convergence of social and demographic trends, consumer behavior and new technologies like the blockchain, mobility, and various facets of “the cloud” are continually re-shaping mission-critical business areas across industries.