Finished Adhesives and Sealants

Engineered Resins to Benefit from Increasing U.S. Demand for Biocompatible Materials

January 13, 2015

U.S. demand for biocompatible materials is forecast to increase 4.9% annually to $5.6 billion in 2018.

Weaker Results in Europe Offset U.S. Gains for RPM in Fiscal 2015 Second Quarter

January 12, 2015

RPM International Inc. recently reported a 10% increase in net income and an 8% increase in earnings per diluted share on flat sales for its fiscal 2015 second quarter.

PPG: Sealant Scrapers

January 9, 2015

PPG Industries has expanded its line of SEMCO™ sealant removal tools with ergonomically designed scrapers.

Tablets Becoming More Affordable in Emerging Markets

January 8, 2015

The average selling price (ASP) of Ultrabooks and tablets declined by 7.8% in 2014.

SOCMA Applauds CFATS Bill Signing

January 6, 2015

The final version of the bill provides a multi-year authorization of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program.

Jolly Receives LORD Innovation Award

January 6, 2015

Jolly was reportedly honored for his invention of omni-directional active vibration control for the aerospace and defense industry.

H.B. Fuller to Acquire Continental Products

January 5, 2015

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced it has signed an agreement to purchase Continental Products Ltd.

Disposable Hygiene: One Core Adhesive Does Not Fit All

As core fluff in disposable hygiene products is decreased or eliminated, the role of adhesives becomes increasingly essential to core integrity.

Diane Toonen

January 5, 2015

In mature markets, disposable diaper and feminine hygiene products have reached market saturation. Since consumers of these products expect reliable absorption and no leakage, their purchase decisions are now based on other differentiating factors, such as scent and softness—but also thinness.

Making Adhesives and Sealants Safer

Innovations discovered at Purdue University are being commercialized to improve radiation detection and make adhesives and sealants safer.

January 5, 2015

Officials at a Chicago-based startup say innovations discovered in Purdue University’s School of Nuclear Engineering are being commercialized to address challenges in improving radiation detection and making sealants and adhesives safer.