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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.

Dow Appoints Bodo Möller Chemie as Distributor

The company was selected as the distributor for industrial markets in the Middle East and Africa.

September 20, 2018

Bodo Möller Chemie Group recently announced it has been appointed exclusive distributor for Dow silicone elastomers.

Evonik to Expand Fumed Silica Capacity

The investment is reportedly expected to expand the company’s annual capacity for hydrophilic fumed silica at the existing site by 20%.

September 19, 2018

Evonik Industries is expanding its capacities for refinement fumed silica in Rheinfelden, Germany.

Mactac Expands West Coast Distribution

The expansion will reportedly improve service to its customers along the West Coast and in Texas.

September 19, 2018

Mactac Industrial Tapes recently announced it is expanding distribution of its industrial tapes.

RAIN CARBON INC.: Hydrogenated Resins

September 18, 2018

This company unveiled its upcoming NOVARES pure® line of hydrogenated resins at the FEICA European Adhesive and Sealant Conference in Riga, Latvia.

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Henkel to Build Global Innovation Center for Adhesive Technologies

Once completed, the facility will house more than 350 employees.

September 18, 2018

Henkel recently announced it has laid the corner stone for the new global innovation center of its adhesive technologies business at the company’s headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany.