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Findings from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Home Building Geography Index (HBGI) show the increase in single-family home building activity that occurred in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has declined over the past 12 months.

Henkel and cyclos-HTP Institute (CHI), a company specialized in the classification, assessment, and certification of recyclability of packaging and goods, have announced a strategic partnership.

Two Dow adhesive systems commonly used for a broad range of polyethylene (PE) film packaging applications have been approved as compatible for mechanical recycling following a scientific evaluation by RecyClass. 

Masking tape is a critical component in a myriad of transportation-related industrial coatings and repair applications for not only marine vessels, but also buses, RVs, the automotive aftermarket, and more. 

As 2022 draws to a close, we review ASI’s most popular feature articles, news, product announcements, and podcasts of the year. 

Mactac’s Minneapolis, Minnesota, manufacturing site has earned ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification, the world's most recognized international certification standard for a quality management system.

Taking place May 15-19, 2023, at the Inn at Virginia Tech, the lecture-laboratory short course, taught by Virginia Tech professors, is designed for those who produce and/or utilize adhesives and sealants.

Henkel has set a new strategic course for its corporate venture capital activities in the consumer goods business with its venturing unit, Henkel dx Ventures, which partners with start-ups for co-innovation and invests in global ventures focusing on digital commerce and sustainability.

The Freedonia Group has released Global Adhesives & Sealants, a report detailing the market’s increasing focus on sustainability, the strong potential in the Asia/Pacific region, and the opportunities in the water-based, reactive, and hot melt segments.

The 2023 Annual Convention and EXPO will be held April 17-19, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Any new technology, market intelligence or timely topics relevant to the adhesive and sealant industry will be considered. The deadline to submit abstracts is December 9, 2022.