Market Trends

Flat Panel Public Display Market to Grow 23% Through 2017

May 24, 2013

The global large-screen public display market is forecast to grow at 23% compounded annually from 2013 through 2017, according to the latest NPD DisplaySearch report.

U.S. Solar Manufacturers Commend Research on China’s Economic Impacts

May 20, 2013

The Coalition for American Solar Manufacturing (CASM) recently announced it has commended two internationally known academicians on their new research and book.

Strategic Solutions: The True Meaning of Green

Neither the adhesives industry nor the coatings industry can fly info a “green” future, nor should they try.

George R. Pilcher

May 1, 2013

For many years, we have been hearing about green adhesives, paints, household cleaners and buildings—basically, green everything.

U.S. Demand for Green Building Materials to Reach $86.6 Billion

March 13, 2013

Through 2017, a rebound in construction activity will propel growth in green building materials demand 11% annually to $86.6 billion, according to a new study.

Labor and Productivity Trends

Future job growth in the adhesives and sealants industry is expected to align with end-market demand.

Andy Hinz Trent Myers

March 1, 2013

In terms of job growth—or more accurately, the lack of job growth—the Great Recession was a brutal period for the adhesives and sealants industry.

Strategic Solutions: Fuel Economy Standards and the Adhesives Market

Robust demand is expected to offer opportunities for adhesives.

A. Todd Muhleman

March 1, 2013

In August 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a joint final rule for Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for 2017-2025.

U.S. Housing Affordability Increases

February 27, 2013

Exceptionally low interest rates reportedly helped ensure a slight gain in nationwide housing affordability amid relatively stable house prices in the final quarter of 2012, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI).

Composites Use on the Rise

February 25, 2013

A key factor contributing to growth in the composites market is the increased adoption of composites in aircraft design, according to a new report.

More Housing Markets Improving

February 22, 2013

The number of improving housing markets continued to expand for a sixth consecutive month to a total of 259 metropolitan areas on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI) for February.

2012 Best Year Ever for Wind Energy

February 21, 2013

A record 13,124 megawatts (MW) of electric generating capacity were installed, leveraging $25 billion in private investment and achieving over 60,000 MW of cumulative wind capacity.