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Huron Capital Co-Founds Brudner Polymer Corp.

Through Brudner, Huron Capital plans to invest in adhesive and sealant companies serving a variety of geographies and end markets.

September 22, 2017

Huron Capital has co-founded Brudner Polymer Corp. with David Brunori to build a platform company in the adhesives and sealants industry.

BOSTIK: Carton-Sealing Adhesive

September 19, 2017

This company now offers a new line of hot-melt adhesives for case and carton sealing.

New Devices Bolster an Already Strong Hearables Market

Hearable shipments are forecasted to top 11 million in 2022, increasing from just 0.6 million in 2017, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 75%.

September 18, 2017

An already strong hearables market is getting a boost from vendors rolling out new multi-functional products.

Sun Chemical, GreenMantra Announce Polymers Partnership

The agreement combines GreenMantra's new patent-pending process for converting waste polystyrene into useful polymers with Sun Chemical's expertise in inks formulation.

September 15, 2017

GreenMantra Technologies recently announced that it has partnered with Sun Chemical to jointly develop polymers from recycled polystyrene waste for use in ink formulations.

Asia Pacific Driving Medical Adhesives Tapes Market Growth

China is expected to lead the demand for medical adhesive tapes due to increased industrial production.

September 15, 2017

The global medical adhesive tapes market is estimated at $6.64 billion in 2017, and is projected to reach $8.76 billion by 2022.

AkzoNobel Placed in Top Ranking on Dow Jones Sustainability Index

The company has now been featured in the top 10 for 12 consecutive years.

September 12, 2017

AkzoNobel has returned to the top of the influential Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) to lead the rankings for the fifth time in six years.

W.R. Meadows’ Boyle Appointed President of Construction Specification Canada

Boyle has been a member of CSC since 2000.

September 7, 2017

David Boyle has recently been appointed president of Construction Specification Canada (CSC).

H.B. Fuller to Acquire Royal Adhesives & Sealants

The transaction is expected to close as soon as October.

September 6, 2017

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase Royal Adhesives & Sealants.

Aerospace Adhesives and Sealants Market to Be Worth $954.7 Million by 2022

The market is reportedly driven by the rising demand for aerospace adhesives and sealants from OEMs and MROs in the commercial, military, and general aviation sectors.

September 5, 2017

The aerospace adhesives and sealants market is projected to grow from $732 million in 2017 to $954.7 million by 2022.

Editor's Memo

Raw Materials and More

Raw materials and chemicals are the building blocks of every adhesive and sealant formulation.

Teresa McPherson

September 1, 2017

Raw materials and chemicals are the building blocks of every adhesive and sealant formulation. Our annual “Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview” examines some common chemicals and raw materials used in adhesives, sealants and coatings.