Composites topic | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

Market Trends: The "Case" for the U.S. CASE Market: 2015-2016

The U.S. coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE) markets could grow at or slightly above GDP in 2016.

November 1, 2015

The U.S. is the world’s largest specialty chemicals market, estimated at $208 billion. As a subsector of this market, the coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE) markets accounted for over half, or $107 billion, in 2014.

Market Trends: Global Automotive Composites Market on the Rise

Increasing automobile production is expected to fuel the overall demand for carbon composites in the near future.

October 1, 2015

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The global automotive composites market was valued at $3.1 billion in 2014 and is expected to increase to $7 billion by 2022, increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%, according to a recent report from Persistence Market Research.

DOW POLYURETHANES: Composite Material

August 13, 2015

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This company has introduced VORAFORCE™ TP 1200 series to the North America market.

Market Trends: Lightweighting is Strengthening the Global Automotive Adhesives and Sealants Market

Efficient technical support and close relationships with OEMs offer market participants a competitive edge.

August 3, 2015

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Stringent fuel efficiency norms are compelling automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to reduce the weight of their vehicles, thus spurring the use of lightweight materials such as plastics, composites, and aluminum.

Case Study: Advancing Automobiles with Adhesives

Scott Bader advanced materials are used in the prize-winning Hyundai Intrado

August 3, 2015

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JEC Composites recently gave its JEC 2015 Jury Prize to Hyundai and chassis designer Axon Automotive (part of Far-UK Ltd.) for the Intrado hydrogen-powered crossover car.

Global Auto Composites Market to Grow 8%

July 15, 2015

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The global automotive composites market is expected to increase to $7,019.7 million by 2022.

Pierre Named Scott Bader CEO

June 4, 2015

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Scott Bader recently announced it has appointed Jean-Claude Pierre as its new group CEO.

Polyurethane Laminating Adhesives for Hard-to-Bond Substrates

Today's updated chemistry and processing know-how can make a surprising range of substrate combinations feasible.

Craig Thomas

May 1, 2015

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The current laminating industry mindset is to simply try anything. Many manufacturers have started to realize that creative combinations of unexpected substrates might fill untapped demand for finished products that look and feel novel, are extra sturdy, or display other desirable properties that are unattainable with standard materials.

Sika Acquires Axson Technologies

March 24, 2015

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Sika recently announced it has finalized its previously announced acquisition of Axson Technologies.

Michelman to Join Advanced Composites Manufacturing Institute

March 19, 2015

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Michelman recently announced it has been chosen to be part of an elite, 122-member consortium that will make up the new Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI).