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Bye, 2021

ASI readers’ interests in 2021 tended to reflect the industry’s need to try to make sense of all of the tumult and constantly changing dynamics.
Susan Sutton
Susan Sutton
December 24, 2021

Wow, what a year. It’s like 2020 turned to 2021 and said, “Haha—beat that!” Unfortunately for us, 2021 responded with a hearty “Challenge accepted!” and proceeded to foment chaos with manic enthusiasm. 


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residential construction

Builder Confidence Moves Higher for Fourth Straight Month

Builder sentiment in the market for newly built single-family homes moved one point higher to 84 in December.
December 23, 2021

Despite inflation concerns and ongoing production bottlenecks, builder confidence edged higher for the fourth consecutive month on strong consumer demand and limited existing inventory. 


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acquisitions_mergers_puzzle

Arkema to Acquire South Africa-Based Permoseal

The acquisition is in line with Arkema’s strategy to grow its Adhesive Solutions segment.
December 21, 2021

Arkema recently announced its proposed acquisition of South Africa-based Permoseal, a manufacturer of adhesive solutions for woodworking, packaging, construction, and DIY.


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Dr. Dave
Ask Dr. Dave

Bonding Polystyrene to Glass

Can you recommend an adhesive for bonding a polystyrene part to glass for a consumer product? The adhesive needs some good strength, and it must be clear, cure quickly, and be easily used by relatively non-skilled operators. The final product will be used indoors and might suffer occasional impacts.
Dave Dunn, Ph.D.
Dave Dunn Ph.D.
December 17, 2021
Many adhesives will probably do the job, such as tough acrylics and epoxies. The simplest to source and start with might be a clear 5-min epoxy, dispensed from a twin-syringe and fitted with a static mixer.
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mergers and acquisitions
M&A Corner

Adhesives and Sealants M&A: Reaching Cruising Altitude

The level of merger and acquisition activity in 2021 has by almost any measure exceeded expectations.
Andy Hinz
Andy Hinz
December 17, 2021
According to data from S&P, year-to-date global M&A transaction volume through the third quarter of 2021 was up 34% compared to the first nine months of 2020 and 14% over the same period in 2019. The average reported transaction value in 2021 is 29% higher than in 2020 and up 19% over 2019. What is driving this activity? Well, it’s a few things.
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