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A Fast Guide to Fast-Curing Floors

Methyl methacrylate (MMA) flooring systems offer many advantages for floor coatings.

January 1, 2018

Methyl methacrylate (MMA) flooring systems are fast becoming a popular choice for large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects due to their many advantages. Given the right conditions, an MMA floor can reach a full physical and chemical cure within only 60 min of installation. This means that the surface can be subjected to full operational use under an extremely tight turnaround, especially when compared to the days or weeks that most epoxy, cementitious urethane, or concrete floors take to cure.

Advancing Adhesives

New Automotive Refinish Drives Change

An automotive refinish coating with bio-based hardener found success at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2017 in Australia.

January 1, 2018

Electric mobility and photovoltaics play a vital role in protecting the climate and conserving fossil resources. Combining them leads to even more innovative and sustainable mobility concepts. To show that these kinds of solutions are already feasible using state-of-the-art materials and technologies, a team of around 45 young researchers has developed a solar-powered electric car.

Ford Intensifies China Growth Plan

Ford plans to grow its China revenue by 50% by 2025 compared to 2017 and is focusing its business expansion on three areas.

December 29, 2017

Building on a decade of significant investments and growth, Ford recently outlined the next phase of its China expansion strategy, focused on SUVs, electric and connected vehicles, a streamlined business structure, and closer connections to Chinese customers.

Global Colorants Market to Increase 5%

As of 2016, 32% of the market share came from the textiles segment.

December 22, 2017

The global colorants market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 5% from 2017 to 2021.

‘Tis the Season for Children’s Safety

Some towns around the country have already began the banning of these products and looking for alternatives.

Joan Mantini

December 6, 2017

As the gift-giving season approaches, the Empire State Consumer Project (ESCP) is warning parents of the many products that still contain toxins and are considered harmful to children.

IPC APEX Expo 2018 Program Announced

A free opening keynote will be given by Jared Cohen, founder and director of Google Ideas at Google and now CEO of Jigsaw.

December 5, 2017

IPC APEX Expo 2018 is scheduled to take place February 27-March 1 in San Diego.

Top 9 Adhesives and Sealants Market Reports of 2017

Trending stories focused on end-use adhesives, sealants and coatings opportunities in the automotive, packaging and electronics markets were popular this year.

December 1, 2017

The year’s most-viewed market trends stories on the ASI website from 1/1/17 to date.

Dunleary Renamed Terra Firma

Newly hired Dirk Plas is executive vice president, principal expectations.

November 29, 2017

Dunleary Inc. recently announced its new corporate identity, The Terra Firma Co. LLC.

Toyo Ink Purchases Land to Expand Business in Turkey

The company reportedly plans to use the land to build a new manufacturing facility and to construct a new production site for polymers.

November 27, 2017

Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Ltd. recently announced that its subsidiary company Toyo Printing Inks Inc has decided to purchase approximately 62,000 sq m of land.

Market Trends

Environmental Coatings Consumption Continues to Rise

Many developed economies are now reportedly using a significant percentage of “green” technologies

November 24, 2017

Global consumption of coatings was 90.4 billion lbs in 2016, valued at $121 billion, according to “Global Paint and Coatings,” a recent report from Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney. A 4% annual rate of growth is forecast through 2021. Volume is reportedly up 54% from the low of the 2009 global recession and 44% from the pre-recession level.