While hybrid vehicles have not gained traction in regions such as Africa, Latin America and Middle East, they are likely to find growth opportunities in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America.
January 17, 2018
The global hybrid vehicle market is projected to grow at a 20.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next 10 years, with features that enable end users to charge batteries using gasoline-powered motors significantly impacting growth.
The primary forces are shrinkage of the adhesive on curing and large differences in thermal expansion coefficients between the substrates and the adhesive. High stresses can cause delamination of bonds or damage to the substrates, such as glass cracking.
The partnership will reportedly enable the coatings and adhesive companies based in the region to have access to the water-based emulsion polymers and adhesives.
January 2, 2018
Specialty Polymers Inc. recently signed an agreement with Olivieri & Associates to represent the company in Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and the Caribbean.
How much time do you think you spend in a day looking at a screen, be it a cell phone, tablet, computer screen or television? I know I’m sometimes guilty of checking my email on my phone one last time before bed—long after I’ve asked my kids to turn off and put away their devices. Research has shown that people spend an average of 8 hrs, 41 min on media devices, compared to 8 hrs, 21 min sleeping a day—a pretty remarkable statistic.
Manufacturers of these devices are driving innovation in adhesives and sealants.