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Munich Adhesives and Finishing Symposium Issues Call for Papers

This year the Munich Adhesives and Finishing Symposium focuses on pressure-sensitive adhesives and more.

April 6, 2018

Organizers of the 43rd Munich Adhesives and Finishing Symposium recently announced a call for papers.

Acrylic Adhesives to Lead North American Floor Adhesives Market Growth

In terms of technology type, water-based technology currently dominates the North American floor adhesives market.

April 6, 2018

The North American floor adhesives market is likely to reach an estimated value of $1.097.9 billion in 2023.

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ROSS: Planetary Mixer

April 5, 2018

This company has expanded its PDDM planetary mixer line.

Adhesives Market Value to Reach $53 Billion by 2022

On the basis of type, non-reactive adhesives segment reportedly dominated the overall adhesives market.

April 5, 2018

The global adhesives market is expected to reach $53,503 million by 2022 supported by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% during the forecast period.

Builder Confidence Remains on Solid Footing in March 2018

The Housing Market Index component gauging current sales conditions held steady at 77.

April 4, 2018

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes edged down one point to a level of 70 in March from a downwardly revised February reading on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), but remains in strong territory.

Sartomer Expands Distribution Agreement with Harwick Standard

The agreement will allow the company to market and sell Sartomer specialty (meth) acrylate additives and co-agents.

April 4, 2018

Sartomer Americas recently announced that it is expanding its distribution network through a partnership with Harwick Standard Distribution Corp.

MICHELMAN: Surface Additive

April 3, 2018

This company’s new wood coating is a water-based surface additive for use in exterior wood stains and sealants.

H.B. Fuller Income Jumps 42% in First Quarter 2018

Net income for the first quarter of 2018 was $47.7 million.

April 3, 2018

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced financial results for the first quarter that ended March 3.

Editor's Memo

Collaborating for Success in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Teamwork among departments can ensure business success in multiple settings.

Teresa McPherson

April 2, 2018

The issue you are holding in your hands (whether a physical copy or virtual on an electronic device) is the result of the collaboration of a number of people in various locations around the globe—many of whom have never met!

Introduction to Farnesene-Based Polyols for Adhesives and Sealants Formulation

A new hydrophobic polyol derived from a renewable source offers lower viscosity than hydroxyl-terminated polybutadienes (HTPBs) of the same molecular weight.

Herbert Chao Steve Henning Nan Tian Tomas Trnka

April 2, 2018

Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) resins are known to have a higher viscosity than polyether polyols of the same molecular weight. A new hydrophobic polyol derived from renewable resources, namely polyfarnesene diol, has been developed having lower viscosity than the HTPBs of the same molecular weight.