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Preview of the ASC Fall Convention and Expo

The ASC convention will include a forum that will focus on a relevant topic across all markets and technologies.

September 1, 2016

I invite you to join us in Indianapolis October 17-19 for the ASC’s Fall Convention and Expo. This will be the first convention and expo under the leadership of our new president, William Allmond. We hope you can join us to welcome Bill, network with colleagues in the industry, and attend the exciting technical and marketing program we have scheduled.

Adhesive and Sealant Council Announces Fall Convention Keynote Speakers

The Adhesive and Sealant Council’s (ASC) Fall Convention and Expo is scheduled to take place October 17-19 in Indianapolis, Ind.

September 1, 2016

Two keynotes have been announced for the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s (ASC) Fall Convention and Expo, scheduled to take place October 17-19 in Indianapolis, Ind. Robert Fry, chief economist with Robert Fry Economics LLC, and Nat Brooks, a principal with Strategy Shapers LLC, will share their insights with attendees.

Tokyo to Welcome World Adhesive and Sealant Conference

Attendees will represent adhesive and sealant manufacturing companies, as well as suppliers of raw materials, equipment manufacturers, and sales personnel.

September 1, 2016

More than 700 delegates from the global adhesives and sealants community are expected to meet October 26-28 at the Shinagawa Prince Hotel in Tokyo for the World Adhesive & Sealant Conference 2016 (WAC2016).

Global Packaging Tapes Market to Grow 5%

The global packaging tapes market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.34%.

August 31, 2016

Parcel tapes will reportedly account for the maximum share owing to their different applications.

Chemical Activity Continues to Rise

The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) expanded 0.4% in August.

August 26, 2016

This marks the barometer’s sixth consecutive monthly gain.

Mactac Receives Approval for Flexographic Printing Constructions

Mactac® Performance Adhesives Group recently announced it has partnered with ACTEGA inks.

August 10, 2016

The partnership helps attain British Standard (BS) 5609:1986 Section 3 Laboratory Performance of Printed Labels certification.

2016 ASI Top 25: Leading Worldwide Manufacturers of Adhesives and Sealants

This issue of Adhesives & Sealants Industry magazine brings the ASI Top 25, our exclusive ranking of the top 25 worldwide manufacturers of adhesives and sealants.

August 1, 2016

Adhesives & Sealants Industry magazine brings the ASI Top 25, our exclusive ranking of the leading 25 worldwide manufacturers of adhesives and sealants.

Mergers and Acquisitions in Adhesives and Sealants: 2015-2016 Review and Forecast

Recovering end markets are contributing to increased merger and acquisition activity in adhesives and sealants activity.

Andy Hinz

August 1, 2016

To say that the state of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the adhesives and sealants industry is “strong” or “robust” would be misleading. In actuality, the M&A markets may have never been stronger.