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H.B. Fuller First Quarter 2017 Revenue Rises 6%

Net income for the first quarter of 2017 was $14.8 million.

April 4, 2017

Net revenue for the first quarter of 2017 was $503.3 million, up 6.1% vs. the first quarter of 2016.

Regulatory Revew

TSCA Could Provide Unintended Consequences

Final legislation could require the EPA—for the first time—to make a decision about whether a new chemical would ever pose an unreasonable risk.

Mark Collatz

April 3, 2017

We are all familiar with the social science concept of unintended consequences—outcomes that weren’t foreseen or intended. History is rife with examples of well-meaning intentions that somehow went awry. In the 19th century, Australia introduced rabbits into the country as means for providing an additional food supply for its indigenous people.

2017 Raw Materials and Chemicals Roundtable

Industry leaders in the raw materials and finished adhesives markets share their thoughts on this complicated but vital aspect the industry.

Teresa McPherson

April 3, 2017

What effects do you think the Trump administration will have in the future for supplies and/or suppliers of raw materials/chemicals?

Ask Dr. Dave

I see a lot of job advertisements for polyurethane chemists. Why the sudden interest?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

April 3, 2017

Polyurethanes can be one- or two-component systems. The single-component systems comprise a polyester or polyether polyol that has been end-capped with an isocyanate.

U.S. Chemical Production Growth Steady in February

Production expanded in several chemistry-intensive manufacturing industries.

April 3, 2017

The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) edged higher by 0.2% in February.

Rising Demand from End Users in Asia-Pacific is Leading Global Automotive Adhesives Market

The global automotive adhesives market is estimated to reach $6.05 billion by 2021.

March 31, 2017

Globally, body in white application held the largest share of the automotive adhesives market, in terms of volume, in 2015.

PPG Begins Colorful Communities Project

The Colorful Communities program intends to bring color and vitality to various communities.

March 31, 2017

PPG recently announced the start of a Colorful Communities™ project in Huntsville, Ala.

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Steven Named Palmer Holland President; Irvine Appointed CEO

Steven reportedly brings many years of experience leading and managing companies as president and vice president.

March 29, 2017

Palmer Holland recently announced it has named C. Bradley Steven as president. Bryn Irvine will assume a new role as chief executive officer.

Grace Matthews Advises Applied Adhesives on Sale

The current management team has reportedly retained ownership in Applied.

March 28, 2017

Grace Matthews Inc. recently announced that Minneapolis-based Goldner Hawn Johnson and Morrison has acquired a majority position in Applied Adhesives.

Coatings Segment Driving Growth for Fluorosurfactants Market

The fluorosurfactants market size is projected to reach $667.4 million by 2021.

March 27, 2017

Fluorosurfactants are used in very low concentration to increase the wetting, leveling and oil repellency in applications such as adhesives, coatings, waxes, polishes, cleaners, and films.