Finished Adhesives and Sealants

Market Trends

Laminating Adhesives Benefit from Growth in Flexible Packaging

Multiple benefits are increasing the popularity of flexible packaging worldwide.

August 1, 2019

The market for laminating adhesives is expected to register a CAGR of almost 5.7% from 2019-2024, according to a recent report from Mordor Intelligence.

Berry Global Sells Seal for Life Business to Arsenal Capital Partners

The Seal for Life business reportedly has annual sales of approximately $120 million.

August 1, 2019

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced it has completed the sale of its Seal for Life (SFL) business to Arsenal Capital Partners for approximately $330 million.

Dow Looks to Long-Term Goals Following Tough Second Quarter

Dow’s net sales were $11 billion in the 2019 second quarter, in line with the company’s guidance and down 14% vs. pro forma results in the 2018 second quarter.

August 1, 2019

Dow recently released its financial results for the second quarter of 2019.

HENKEL: GLYMO-Free Adhesive Solution for Packaging

The base Loctite Liofol LA 2798 adhesive can be combined with different hardeners for specific areas of application.

August 1, 2019

Henkel recently introduced Loctite Liofol LA 2798, a formulation that was reportedly specifically developed for high-performance packaging applications such as thermal processes like sterilization.

Covestro Optimistic Despite Challenging 2019 Second Quarter

While Covestro’s core volumes rose by 1.1%, group sales fell 16.9% to €3.2 billion (approximately $3.6 billion) in the 2019 second quarter due to lower selling prices.

July 30, 2019

Covestro recently announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2019.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Avery Dennison’s Plans for Labelexpo Europe

Last week, news from Avery Dennison regarding its planned offerings at Labelexpo Europe drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

July 29, 2019

Which events does your company focus its efforts on, and why?

2019 Second Quarter Sales Decline 3.2% for Avery Dennison

Net sales for Avery Dennison declined 3.2% to $1.8 billion in the 2019 second quarter.

July 29, 2019

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced preliminary, unaudited results for its second quarter ended June 29, 2019.

3M Sales Down 2.6% in 2019 Second Quarter

3M saw sales decline 2.6% in the 2019 second quarter, to $8.2 billion.

July 26, 2019

3M recently announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2019.

Ask Dr. Dave

What would you recommend for bonding PVC plastics?

Dr. Dave shares bonding tips for PVC plastics, as well as suggestions on cyanoacrylate solutions for EPDM.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

July 26, 2019

In the plumbing industry, solvent-based PVC cements are used for bonding PVC plastics. However, if you need a solvent-free system, cyanoacrylates and reactive acrylics have been widely used on rigid PVC.