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Global Adhesives Market to Reach $55.8 Billion by 2025

The global adhesive market is rising steadily due to several factors.

July 20, 2018

The global adhesive market is likely to be worth $55.8 billion by 2025.

ASC Issues Call for Papers

The deadline for submission is December 8.

July 19, 2018

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced a call for papers for its 2019 Spring Convention.

Florness Appointed to H.B. Fuller Board of Directors

His position expands the board to 10 directors, nine of whom are independent.

July 18, 2018

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that Daniel L. Florness was elected as an independent member to its board of directors.

PREMIER BUILDING SOLUTIONS: Hybrid Sealant

The sealant uses hybrid technology that combines the properties of both urethanes and silicones.

July 17, 2018

This company recently introduced a universal hybrid sealant.

Ask Dr. Dave: Should we be concerned about shrinkage of our adhesives on curing?

Dave Dunn's July 2018 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

July 13, 2018

Some adhesives, such as solvent-based materials and latex adhesives, always shrink as the carrier evaporates or is absorbed by the substrates.

RPM Streamlines Senior Leadership Structure

Ronald A. Rice, president and COO, has decided to take early retirement from the company.

July 11, 2018

RPM International Inc. recently announced its streamlined senior leadership structure.

ICP Industrial Forms Canadian Presence

With manufacturing operations in the U.S. and Mexico, the additional footprint in Canada will reportedly serve as a compliment to its international growth strategy.

July 11, 2018

ICP Industrial Inc. recently announced the formation of ICP Industrial Canada Inc., as well as a strategic partnership with Divicor.

Scott Bader Adhesives Receive Renewed Certification

The products are a range of pre-accelerated urethane acrylate/ isophthalic polyester high-performance bonding pastes.

July 10, 2018

Scott Bader recently announced it has renewed its DNV.GL approval.

MACTAC: Double-Coated Tape

July 5, 2018

This company recently announced the addition of permanent/removable double-coated tape to its MACbond™ double-coated tapes product line.

Figure 1. Pressure-sensitive adhesives market size by product, 2013-2024 ($ million)

Market Trends

Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives Market to Cross $11 Billion by 2024

Lightweighting and replacing mechanical fasteners are key trends driving growth for PSAs in transportation.

July 2, 2018

The pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) market is expected to surpass $11 billion by 2024, according to a research report by Global Market Insights Inc. The growth is due to increasing usage in the automotive and transportation industry, as PSAs are finding use as alternatives to bolts, clips, and rivets, thus improving the speed and ease of assembly.