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Pent-Up Demand to Aid Auto Industry Growth in 2013

The past five years were tumultuous for the global car and automobile manufacturing industry.

June 17, 2013

This year, pent-up demand will reportedly aid industry revenue growth, estimated at 2.1%, thus bringing overall revenue to an estimated $2.3 trillion.

BRICS Regions to Boost Global Powder Coatings Demand

June 5, 2013

The global powder coatings demand was 1,680 kilotons in 2011 and is expected to reach 2,667.6 kilotons in 2018.

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).