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Strategic Solutions

Adhesive Challenges for 21st Century Packaging

Adhesives manufacturers need to develop technologies to allow for the responsible reuse of packaging materials.

George W. Ritter, Ph.D.

April 2, 2019

In ancient times, precious goods were kept in clay jars to protect them from the ravages of humidity and rot.

Editor's Memo

Creating Lasting Bonds

Teresa McPherson

April 2, 2019

The Adhesive and Sealant Council’s (ASC) Annual Spring Convention and Expo, which will be held this month in Philadelphia, continues to be the largest gathering of professionals in the adhesive and sealant supply chain.

Healthcare Driving Silicone Elastomers Demand

The global silicone elastomers market is expected to reach $10.22 billion by 2026.

April 2, 2019

Based on statistics, increasing demand for automotive vehicles is expected to become the most common growth interest globally in the coming years.

H.B. Fuller First-Quarter 2019 Revenue Drops 5%

H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for the first quarter.

March 29, 2019

Net revenue for the first quarter of 2019 was $673 million, a decrease of 5.6% compared with the first quarter of 2018.

W.R. MEADOWS: Self-Adhering Membrane

March 29, 2019

Air-Shield Aluminum Flashing is a new, self-adhering, roll-type flexible membrane flashing with an aluminum facer.

OMNOVA Solutions Reports 5% Lower First-Quarter 2019 Sales

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. recently released first quarter 2019 results.

March 29, 2019

Net sales for the quarter were $168.9 million, down 5.5% from last year’s $178.7 million.

Polyurethanes Dominate Global Structural Adhesives Market

The global structural adhesives market was valued at $9.419 billion in 2017.

March 28, 2019

Based on type, polyurethane dominated the global structural adhesives market in the past few years.

Bland Promoted to Adhesives Technology Corp. General Manager

Adhesives Technology Corp. (ATC), a subsidiary of Meridian Adhesives Group LLC, recently announced the promotion of T.J. Bland to general manager and chief operating officer.

March 27, 2019

Bland had previously served as COO.

DOW: Silicone Adhesive

March 25, 2019

DOWSIL™ EA-4700 CV adhesive is a next-generation silicone solution for transportation assembly.

New Home Sales End 2018 Up 1.5%

The inventory of new homes for sale continued to rise in December to 344,000 homes available for sale.

March 22, 2019

Sales of newly built, single-family homes posted a yearly gain of 1.5% in 2018, according to recently released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.