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FEICA: European Adhesives and Sealants Market Report

The report consists of market knowledge obtained by direct interviews from the adhesives and sealants industry (formulators, raw material producers, equipment suppliers) and analyzed by Smithers.

November 7, 2019

FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry, recently announced the availability of its market report, “European Adhesives and Sealants Market, 2019-2024.”

3M: High-Tack Box Sealing Tape

With its consistent, pressure-sensitive, high-performance, hot-melt synthetic rubber adhesive system, the upgraded tape reportedly adheres rapidly to a variety of surfaces.

November 5, 2019

3M recently announced the availability of Scotch 375+ high-tack box sealing tape, an industrial packaging tape used for box sealing, splicing, recouperage, and other packaging applications.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Drawn to Emerald Kalama Chemical Grand Opening

Emerald Kalama Chemical’s announcement regarding its new office drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

November 4, 2019

Does your company have news to share with the industry? Please send press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Covestro Sales Decline in 2019 Third Quarter Despite Volume Growth

Covestro’s Coatings, Adhesives, Specialties segment reported a drop in core volumes by 4% as a result of weaker demand for coating raw materials from all key industries.

November 4, 2019

In the third quarter of 2019, Covestro reports that it achieved core volume growth of 5.3% over the prior-year period in a continuing challenging economic environment.

Remodeler Confidence Holds Steady in 2019 Third Quarter

The future market indicators gained two points from the previous quarter to 57.

November 4, 2019

The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 55 in the third quarter of 2019, remaining stable from the previous quarter.

Modern Design Enabled by Greener, Cleaner Sealant Technology

Leading-edge spacer systems support sustainable building construction.

November 1, 2019

Growing concerns about energy usage are prompting cities all over the world to set goals for energy-efficient or net-zero buildings.

Editor's Memo

Opportunities for Adhesives and Sealants Abound in Green Building and Construction

The movement toward sustainable construction provides myriad opportunities for adhesives and sealants.

Susan Sutton

November 1, 2019

According to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the number of residential homes certified to its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) system is at an all-time high, having risen 19% since 2017.

DOW: High-Solids Adhesive for High-Speed Metal Lamination

Designed to work on a broad range of medium-performance applications and packaging structures, Dow’s new adhesive reportedly offers up to 55% high-solids content in application.

October 31, 2019

Dow recently announced that it has expanded its portfolio of solvent-based adhesives with the new ADCOTE L76-500 high-solids adhesive, reportedly opening new opportunities beyond traditional metal-to-film lamination.