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Seam Tapes Market to Expand Globally through 2026

The increasing trend to supplant sewing with adhesive film bonding and the development of the sports and outdoor clothing industry are some factors impacting growth of the seam tapes market.

May 22, 2019

The global market for seam tapes reached $180.2 million in 2017 and is expected to grow to $368.4 million by 2026, expanding at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2017-2026.

Michelman Mourns Passing of Former President and Chairman Philip S. Cohen

According to Michelman, Phil Cohen was a visionary who foresaw the importance of sustainability and introduced water-based chemistry to the company in the 1950s.

May 21, 2019

Philip S. Cohen, former president and chairman of Michelman, passed away on May 3, 2019, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Lower Interest Rates Help Boost March New Home Sales

The median sales price was $302,700, with strong gains in homes sold at lower price points.

May 21, 2019

Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 692,000 units in March 2019 after a slightly revised February report, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

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LORD Acquisition Draws Massive Reader Interest

News of LORD Corp.’s acquisition by Parker Hannifin jumped to the top spot last week.

Susan Sutton

May 20, 2019

How are acquisitions shaping the adhesives and sealants industry? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com or (248) 786-1704 to share your thoughts.

Shurtape Adds Four Sales Managers to Industrial Packaging Team

Shurtape Technologies’ new territory sales managers include Brad Davis, Brock Byers, Randy Krabbenhoft, and Kelley Wickert.

May 20, 2019

Shurtape Technologies, LLC recently announced the expansion of its Industrial Packaging-North American team with the addition of four territory sales managers.

Multiple End-Use Industries Driving Increasing Demand for Advanced Composites

Advanced composites are widely employed across verticals like aerospace, automobile, construction, sports, and military.

May 20, 2019

The global advanced composites market is currently experiencing strong growth and projected to grow at a CAGR of around 9% from 2019-2024.

LeBlanc Joins FLEXcon North America as Director of Marketing

Keith LeBlanc reportedly brings a wealth of experience to his new role, including over 15 years in marketing, account management, and brand management for small to large manufacturers.

May 17, 2019

FLEXcon Co., Inc., recently announced that Keith LeBlanc has been appointed director of Marketing for FLEXcon North America.

VanHaerents and Paskonis Join Avery Dennison’s Automotive Team

Michael VanHaerents has been appointed to the role of business development manager, automotive OEM, while Kristina Paskonis has been named key account manager.

May 16, 2019

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes North America recently announced the appointments of Michael VanHaerents and Kristina Paskonis to key roles on the company’s automotive team.

Henkel Acquires 3D Printing and Industrial Inkjet Company Molecule

Molecule provides advanced solutions for 3D printing applications (including medical device, aerospace, automotive, and a variety of consumer goods) and industrial inkjet materials.

May 15, 2019

Henkel recently announced its acquisition of U.S.-based Molecule Corp., a privately owned, technology-driven enterprise focused on product innovation in additive manufacturing.