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The global market for rigid packaging adhesives is expected to reach $18.2 billion by 2021, driven by an overall compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3% over the next five years, according to a Smithers Apex report.¹

<p>Adhesives and sealants industry leaders will gather October 15-17 in Naples, Fla., for the annual Adhesive and Sealant Council&rsquo;s (ASC) Executive Leadership Conference. This year&rsquo;s event is centered around the theme &ldquo;Focus on the Future.&rdquo;</p>

Charles Ross & Son Co. recently introduced a new mixing and discharging turnkey system capable of extruding finished product into strands.

Henkel recently announced it has appointed Jenny Schiavone as vice president of corporate communications in North America.

Bostik recently announced it completed the acquisition of the industrial adhesives of Nitta Gelatin Inc. by the Bostik-Nitta joint-venture in Japan.

Liquid polysulfide polymers are the oldest specialty elastomer. They are characterized by solvent and chemical resistance, great electrical properties, low-temperature flexibility, oxygen and ozone resistance, high impermeability to many gases and moisture, good adhesion properties, and flex-crack resistance.

This company is launching a new solvent-free acrylic product line.

Miltec UV recently hired Mark Walter as its new director of engineering.