Adhesives & Sealants Industry Top Stories - Articles

RadTech Seeks Emerging Technology Award Nominations

The emergence of new materials and UV LEDs is now expanding the use of the technology to new applications.

January 31, 2018

RadTech is now accepting nominations for its 2018 Emerging Technology Awards.

3M Fourth-Quarter Sales Climb 9%

Sales increased 5.1% to $31.7 billion and organic local-currency sales increased 5.2%.

January 30, 2018

3M recently reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2017 results conveying that fourth-quarter sales were up 9% to $8 billion.

FEICA Issues Call for Papers

Abstracts are due by e-mail no later than March 30.

January 26, 2018

FEICA invites industry experts to speak at the 2018 European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and Expo.

H.B. Fuller Fourth Quarter 2017 Revenue Spikes 18%

Net revenue for the fourth quarter of 2017 was $678.2 million, up 18% vs. the fourth quarter of 2016.

January 26, 2018

H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year.

Nordson ASYMTEK Acquires Infiniti Dosing o.m.s. Product Lines

The transaction reportedly provides Nordson ASYMTEK with dispensing and dosing products marketed by Infiniti under the Dot Streamer (DS) and Accura brands.

January 23, 2018

Nordson ASYMTEK recently announced it has acquired the rights and assets to progressive cavity pump (PCP) product lines from Infiniti Dosing o.m.s.

BASF and Sirrus to Develop New Automotive Coatings

The agreement reportedly intends for BASF to further develop a new class of high-performance automotive coatings based on Sirrus’ proprietary methylene malonate technology.

January 22, 2018

BASF’s Coatings Division has entered into a joint development agreement with Sirrus Inc.

Roofing Adhesives Market to Grow 6%

Escalating demand for residential construction coupled with the single housing trend is propelling the growth of roofing adhesives in various geographies.

January 18, 2018

The global roofing adhesives market is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.53% during the forecast period.