Finished Adhesives and Sealants

Silicone Adhesives Market to Reach $2.95 Billion

By 2022, the medical segment is forecast to be the most dominant end-use industry.

December 21, 2017

The market size of silicone adhesives was estimated at $2.18 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach $2.95 billion by 2022.

Skin-Closure System Receives FDA Clearance

The new skin closure system reportedly combines a self-adhering flexible mesh strip, mesh anchors and a fast-curing 2-octyl cyanoacrylate topical adhesive.

December 19, 2017

Chemence Medical Inc. recently announced it received Food and Drug Administration clearance to market and sell a new skin closure system for medium to large wounds.

Krazy Glue Launches Pop-Up Store

A 263-lb pool table, a 48-lb teddy bear, a 130-lb home gym, and more were glued and suspended in the air for shoppers to view..

December 18, 2017

Krazy Glue recently announced it launched The Krazy Store, which opened its doors for one day in New York City, hanging some of the most sought after gifts up in the air.

High-Performance Adhesives Market to Rise 6%

The medical segment is expected to be the fastest-growing application segment of the high-performance adhesives market during the forecasted period.

December 18, 2017

The high-performance adhesives market is estimated at $9.77 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach $13.17 billion by 2022.

ASC Announces 2018 Board Changes

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced that it has re-elected five members of its board of directors for a new three-year term.

December 14, 2017

Elizabeth Keeneth, sales director, North America, at Kraton Chemical, was elected by the board to serve the remainder of Mark Plante’s term.

Increasing Demand Driving Structural Adhesives Market

The demand for structural adhesives has been increasing in applications such as building and construction, bus and truck, automotive, wind energy, marine, rail, aerospace, and others.

December 14, 2017

The global structural adhesives market is projected to reach 2,024.67 kt by 2022.

Low-VOC Adhesive Market to Climb to $55 Billion

The polyurethane adhesives are projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

December 12, 2017

The market size of low-VOC adhesive is projected to grow from $41.58 billion in 2017 to $55.29 billion by 2022.

TECHSIL: Epoxy Adhesive

December 12, 2017

Vitralit® UC 6686 is a light-curable epoxy adhesive.

Exterior Construction Silicone Sealants Market to Grow 5%

The demand for low-volatile-organic compounds and green and sustainable sealants is expected to create growth opportunities for the market globally over the forecast period.

December 11, 2017

The exterior sector of the global construction silicone sealants market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% from 2019 to 2024.