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Henkel recently announced the opening of its Application Center in Santa Clara, Calif., which is designed to support product development for the company’s high-tech customers in the Silicon Valley region. 

According to the most recent National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, builder confidence took a steep drop in May, a sign that the housing market is now slowing.

Design engineers are increasingly embracing a shift from mechanical fasteners to structural adhesives in sectors ranging from automotive and aerospace to energy and construction. In fact, the market for structural adhesives is projected to grow at a 6.9% CAGR (2021-2030) to reach a value of $27.9 billion worldwide by 2030.

Shurtape Technologies, LLC has expanded its portfolio of professional-grade duct tapes with the introduction of the Duck Pro^® by Shurtape^® line of tape solutions. 

Polyurethane industry professionals are invited to register for the 64th Polyurethanes Technical Conference, which will be held October 3-5, at the Gaylord National Harbor in National Harbor, Md. 

Mid-America Packaging (MAP) recently announced that it will celebrate a milestone of 25 years of service in June. 

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced that its annual Executive Leadership Conference is scheduled for November 1-3, 2022, at the Hilton at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, Calif. 

Arkema has developed a digital interface offering quick, secure, and 24/7 access to real-time information on orders and materials. 

How is your company utilizing or exploring digitalization? Please add a comment or contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your story.

Sika has acquired United Gilsonite Laboratories (UGL), a manufacturer of products for consumer and DIY waterproofing applications.