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U.S. coatings consumption was 8.4 billion lbs solids (dry weight) worth $26.6 billion in 2015, and is growing at a mature 1% annual rate, according to “The U.S. Paint & Coatings Industry, 2015-2020,” a recent study from Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney. The architectural segment leads in volume with 47% of the dry weight and is equal to the OEM segment in value, with each representing 38% of the value. The OEM segment was 28% of the dry poundage. Special-purpose coatings were just over one-quarter of the volume and 24% of the value. The coatings industry is still recovering from the effects of the 2009 recession, with volume off more than 10% from the 2006 total.

The Assembly Show will return October 25-27 to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., for its fourth consecutive annual show focused on anything and everything assembly.

What are the pros and cons of using pressure-sensitive tape adhesives in place of liquid adhesives in the assembly of electronic devices?

The market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.7% from 2016-2022.

In this role, DeVries is responsible for leading Shurtape’s North American industrial sales team.

The market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%.

Terms will begin during SMTA International, which takes place September 25-29 in Rosemont, Ill.

Net revenue for the third quarter of 2016 was $512.9 million, down 2.2% from last year.

This company has announced a new, content-based website.