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The U.S. housing market and the continued move towards lighter vehicles are two factors that are driving the U.S. adhesives and sealants industry, as well as the broader chemical sector. 

Clariant and Omya joined forces on a new project to tackle concerns surrounding the yellowing of the increasingly popular silane modified polymers (SMP) sealants. 

National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) President and CEO Eric R. Byer released a statement regarding legislation introduced in the U.S. Congress to reform the freight rail industry.

DIN CERTCO certifies products using the C14 radiocarbon method and ASTM D 6866:2021 protocol instead of merely calculating the bio-content.

Brenntag recently announced the acquisition of Aik Moh Group, a chemical distributor headquartered in Singapore. 

Experts in the field of sustainability from Perstorp, PPG, the European Association of Chemical Distributors, and OMYA will discuss and collaborate on solutions to meet tomorrow's challenges. 

Orion Engineered Carbon said it has debottlenecked a post-treatment unit at its Cologne, Germany, plant that produces high-jetness specialty carbon blacks.

FEICA announced that online registration for the FEICA 2023 European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and EXPO is now open.

Evonik will present its latest solutions for the coatings, inks, and adhesives industry at the European Coatings Show 2023 in Nuremberg, Germany.

Fact.MR has released a new market report covering adhesive resins, attributing growth in the market to demand in automotive, industrial, packaging, construction, and other end-use industries.