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Multiple Factors Expected to Propel Growth for Wood Furniture Market

The Asia-Pacific region dominates the global wood furniture market, accounting for over 45% of market share in 2018.

September 30, 2019

The wood furniture market is projected to surpass $580 billion by 2025.

Sika Plant Receives Outstanding Quality Award from Fiat Chrysler

Sika’s Gastonia plant reportedly received this recognition of its excellent performance as a supplier of acoustic damping technologies for FCA vehicles.

September 27, 2019

Sika Automotive recently announced that has received the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Outstanding Quality Award for its plant in Gastonia, N.C.

FEICA 2019 European adhesive and sealants conference

Organizers Celebrate Successful 2019 FEICA Event

One of the main threads through FEICA 2019 was reportedly how innovations in adhesives and sealants can help solve some of the biggest issues facing the world by improving product efficiency and circularity, thus creating a more sustainable society.

September 27, 2019

According to event organizers, 650 participants from 34 countries attended the 2019 FEICA Conference and Expo September 11-13 to discuss the European adhesive and sealant industry’s sustainable supply chain management, market drivers and trends, innovative solutions, and technological advancements.

Ashland Highlights Structural Adhesives at CAMX 2019

Ashland reports that its Pliogrip structural adhesives have been specified for use in bonding and mixed-material joining.

September 26, 2019

Ashland is showcasing truck and transportation components used for tailgating and other applications at the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) in Anaheim, Calif., which is being held September 23-26.

PANACOL-ELSOL GMBH: Clear UV Adhesive for Electronics Applications

The epoxy-based adhesive reportedly hardens with UV light within a few seconds and can be used for semiconductor production due to its low ion content.

September 26, 2019

At this year’s Bondexpo, which will be held October 7-10 in Stuttgart, Germany, Panacol will present Vitralit UC 1535, a new transparent adhesive specifically designed for use in electronics.

Henkel’s Pritt Brand Celebrates 50-Year Anniversary with Social Responsibility Initiative

For the “We craft for children” initiative, participating countries organized local anniversary events where Pritt employees had the opportunity to craft paper figurines expressing what they wanted to be as a child.

September 25, 2019

Henkel is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Pritt glue stick brand in 2019 with different activities throughout the year.

Builder Confidence Hits Yearly High in September

Sentiment levels have held in the mid- to upper 60s since May, and September’s reading matches the highest level since last October.

September 25, 2019

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 68 in September from an upwardly revised August reading of 67, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Covestro Accelerates Global R&D Network with Updated Research Lab in Japan

Covestro’s laboratory upgrade will reportedly further increase prototype capabilities to create innovative solutions for Japanese industrial partners and customers.

September 24, 2019

Covestro reports that it is further accelerating its global R&D capabilities with the recent upgrade of its Innovation Center Japan.