Adhesives & Sealants Industry Top Stories

RPM Second Quarter 2019 Sales up 3%

Fiscal 2019 second-quarter net sales were a record $1.36 billion.

January 9, 2019

RPM International Inc. recently reported financial results for its fiscal 2019 second quarter.

How Satisfied Are You with Your Job?

Our exclusive survey details the satisfaction of employees in the adhesives, sealants and related industries.

January 4, 2019

Adhesives & Sealants Industry recently surveyed our print magazine, digital edition and eNewsletter subscribers to find out how satisfied they are with their jobs.

Water-Based Demand Driving Fumed Silica Growth

Gains are expected to be driven by sustained demand in end-use industries such as adhesives, printing inks and coatings.

January 3, 2019

Global fumed silica sales were likely to surpass 335,000 mt in 2018, up from 323,733 mt in 2017.

The Circular Economy and the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

“Closing the loop” of product life cycles benefits the environment, the economy and society.

Philip Bruce

January 2, 2019

The European Commission is committed to transforming Europe's economy into a more sustainable one and enhancing the circular economy.

Wacker Expands Silicone Rubber Capacity

Approximately €100 million (approximately $113.6 million) has been earmarked for this capacity expansion.

December 21, 2018

Wacker recently announced it is increasing its global production capacities for silicone rubber.

Meridian Adhesives Group Purchases Evans Adhesive

Arsenal Capital Partners created Meridian earlier this year as its new platform in the global adhesives and sealants sector.

December 11, 2018

Meridian Adhesives Group recently announced the acquisition of Evans Adhesive Corp.

3M to Include Sustainability in All New Products

The new requirement is reportedly the first goal of the company’s new sustainability focus that CEO Mike Roman announced Nov. 15.

December 11, 2018

3M recently announced that, starting in 2019, all new products it launches will be required to have a Sustainability Value Commitment.

Adhesives and Sealants Industry Leaders Gather in Florida

The Adhesive and Sealant Council’s annual Executive Leadership Conference brought together executives from top companies to discuss important industry topics.

Teresa McPherson

December 10, 2018

From October 15-17, adhesives and sealants industry executives from the top companies came together in Naples, Fla., for the annual Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Executive Leadership Conference.