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Strategic Solutions: State of the U.S. Adhesives and Sealants Industry

U.S. adhesive and sealant manufacturers have benefited from an economy that has been growing quicker than other developed economic regions.

A. Todd Muhleman

August 1, 2014

The outlook for the U.S. adhesives and sealants industry at the mid-point of 2014 has slightly improved over 2013. After growing just 1.9% in 2013, most economists are predicting the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) will grow 3% for 2014.

Henkel’s Anti-Seize Products Receive Naval Qualification

July 25, 2014

The Department of the Navy (Naval Sea Systems Command) has granted MIL-PRF-907F qualification status to two Loctite anti-seize products.

University of Michigan Solar Car Features Avery Dennison Car Wrap

July 23, 2014

The University of Michigan will enter a car wrapped in Avery Dennison® MPI 1005 Supercast Easy Apply RS™ and DOL 1360 overlaminate in the 2014 American Solar Car Challenge.

Adhesive Prices Expected to Rise

July 21, 2014

Adhesive prices are anticipated to rise moderately on the back of rebounding activity in downstream markets.

Griffin Named Sika Customer Service Representative

July 7, 2014

Sika Industry Target Market USA recently announced the hiring of Julie Griffin as a Customer Service representative.

DELO: Spot-Curing Lamp

July 3, 2014

A new high-intensity LED spot lamp with a wavelength of 400 nm is now available.

Case Study: PPG Aerospace Coatings Add Character to Cathay Pacific Jet

Eight custom colors of topcoat were applied to the third edition of "The Spirit of Hong Kong."

July 1, 2014

Coatings by PPG Industries’ aerospace business create the colorful characters and “The Spirit of Hong Kong” livery on Cathay Pacific Airways’ Boeing 777-300ER airplane, painted to support the “Hong Kong: Our Home” campaign of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.

Case Study: Structural Adhesives Increase Productivity for Electric Vehicle Assembly

Clean Motion relies on structural adhesives to provide strength and reduce weight in its Zbee electric vehicle.

July 1, 2014

The innovative Zbee three-wheeler is an ultra-light, energy-efficient electric vehicle designed by Clean Motion AB, located in Lerum, Sweden, with its manufacturing site in Trollhättan.

Case Study: Adhesive Promotes Unbreakable Displays in Automotive Applications

A new high-tech adhesive prevents glass splinters in vehicle crashes.

July 1, 2014

SCHOTT and DELO® Industrial Adhesives have collaborated to develop an unbreakable glass cover composite for vehicle navigation and entertainment screens, in which a high-tech adhesive bonds the display to the special glass cover.

Market Trends: Opportunities for Growth in Automotive Sector Continue for Adhesives, Sealants and Coatings

The global automotive coatings, adhesives and sealants market is predicted to grow at an annual rate of 5.59% from 2013 to 2018.

July 1, 2014

The global automotive coatings, adhesives, and sealants market is predicted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.59% from 2013 to 2018, according to “The Global Automotive Coatings, Adhesives, and Sealants Market 2014-2018,” a recent report from TechNavio.