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Sun Chemical, GreenMantra Announce Polymers Partnership

The agreement combines GreenMantra's new patent-pending process for converting waste polystyrene into useful polymers with Sun Chemical's expertise in inks formulation.

September 15, 2017

GreenMantra Technologies recently announced that it has partnered with Sun Chemical to jointly develop polymers from recycled polystyrene waste for use in ink formulations.

Asia Pacific Driving Medical Adhesives Tapes Market Growth

China is expected to lead the demand for medical adhesive tapes due to increased industrial production.

September 15, 2017

The global medical adhesive tapes market is estimated at $6.64 billion in 2017, and is projected to reach $8.76 billion by 2022.

AkzoNobel Placed in Top Ranking on Dow Jones Sustainability Index

The company has now been featured in the top 10 for 12 consecutive years.

September 12, 2017

AkzoNobel has returned to the top of the influential Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) to lead the rankings for the fifth time in six years.

W.R. Meadows’ Boyle Appointed President of Construction Specification Canada

Boyle has been a member of CSC since 2000.

September 7, 2017

David Boyle has recently been appointed president of Construction Specification Canada (CSC).

H.B. Fuller to Acquire Royal Adhesives & Sealants

The transaction is expected to close as soon as October.

September 6, 2017

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase Royal Adhesives & Sealants.

Aerospace Adhesives and Sealants Market to Be Worth $954.7 Million by 2022

The market is reportedly driven by the rising demand for aerospace adhesives and sealants from OEMs and MROs in the commercial, military, and general aviation sectors.

September 5, 2017

The aerospace adhesives and sealants market is projected to grow from $732 million in 2017 to $954.7 million by 2022.

Editor's Memo

Raw Materials and More

Raw materials and chemicals are the building blocks of every adhesive and sealant formulation.

Teresa McPherson

September 1, 2017

Raw materials and chemicals are the building blocks of every adhesive and sealant formulation. Our annual “Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview” examines some common chemicals and raw materials used in adhesives, sealants and coatings.

Strategic Solutions

State of the U.S. Construction Market

Total construction spending has been growing at a robust 8.1% over the last five years.

A. Todd Muhleman

September 1, 2017

The U.S. adhesives market reached $15.8 billion in 2016; sealants grew to $2.4 billion. Volume growth in each appears to be less than 2% from our interviews of industry participants. Figure 1 shows a breakdown of the U.S. market by end use in terms of value.

Focus on the Future of the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Key chemical industry topics such as sustainability, acquisition integration, innovation and more will be topics of the ASC Executive Leadership Conference.

Teresa McPherson

September 1, 2017

Top executives will gather at the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s 2017 Executive Leadership Conference, scheduled to take place October 16-18 at the Westin LaPaloma Resort and Spa in Tucson, Ariz. The event promises to be an opportunity to network and learn from thought leaders in the industry. Topics to be discussed include key chemical industry developments as these relate to the adhesives and sealants industry, acquisition integration, innovation trends, and more.

Formulating Energy-Curable Laminating Adhesives

Laminating adhesives offer a host of benefits for flexible packaging applications.

Sean DesRoches

September 1, 2017

Laminating adhesives (LAs) comprise a relevant and growing segment among energy-curable product markets. Initially regarded as being too expensive and not technically advanced enough for laminating applications, these adhesives have become major players in the converting and packaging industries, particularly in specialty applications.