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Housing Markets Back to Normal in 52 Metro Areas

October 9, 2013

Housing markets in 52 out of the approximately 350 metro areas nationwide have now returned to or exceeded their pre-recessionary levels of activity.

Top 5 News that Sticks

H.B. Fuller’s New North American Packaging Center is of Major Interest

This weekly roundup highlights the news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Susan Sutton

October 7, 2013

H.B. Fuller’s announcement regarding a new North American customer-focused packaging center was big news last week.

3M: Low-Odor Acrylic Adhesives

October 7, 2013

3M™ Scotch-Weld™ low-odor acrylic adhesives DP8805NS and DP8810NS can reportedly provide dramatic improvements over conventional high-odor acrylics.

Huntsman Opens Technology Center in Shanghai

October 4, 2013

Huntsman Corp. recently announced the opening of its new Asia Pacific Technology Center (ATC) in Shanghai’s Minhang Economic & Technological Development Zone.

ACC: U.S. Economy Continues to Improve

October 4, 2013

The U.S. economy continues to improve, with forecasts now suggesting economic expansion into 2015, according to the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) monthly Chemical Activity Barometer.

ASC Announces Speed Networking Lunch at Fall Convention

October 3, 2013

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced it has added a Speed Networking Lunch to its Fall Convention program.

H.B. Fuller Sees Revenue Growth in Third Quarter

October 2, 2013

H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for the third quarter that ended August 31, 2013.

5 Trends Impacting the Adhesive and Sealant Industry

The ASC has identified multiple trends and responded with Convention and Training Academy programming.

Matt Croson

October 1, 2013

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has targeted five trends that it sees impacting the industry. The adhesive and sealant community will discuss these types of issues and opportunities at the ASC Fall Convention and Expo, which will be held October 21-23 in Minneapolis.

Assembly in Action

Assembly Show attendees will include salespeople, engineers and managers from a variety of industries, including aerospace/defense, electronics, consumer products, automotive, and medical/pharmaceutical.

October 1, 2013

This fall, visitors to the inaugural Assembly Show will enjoy an event that has been specially designed for suppliers, buyers and users of assembly technology and equipment.

Nasal Strip Adhesion

Evaluating a product’s adhesive qualities can help manufacturers gain a clearer picture of its overall strengths and weaknesses.

Marc Johnson Ben Senning Amanda Trombley

October 1, 2013

Adhesive nasal strips were first created in the early 20th century not for people but for racing horses. Horse trainers found that their horses raced better with the strips in place.