Adhesives & Sealants Industry Top Stories - Articles

High-Accuracy Filling Equipment and Automation Improves Production Operations

One of the most underrated and miscalculated factors in production is filling accuracy and its significant impact on ROI and annual savings.

March 1, 2018

The U.S. reduction of the federal corporate tax rate from 37% to 21% starting in 2018, paired with new federal tax rules, 1 are accelerating plans for automation and modernization in U.S. factories by giving manufacturers incentive to buy new machinery and boost productivity.

Nanomaterials in the Workplace

Where do adhesives and sealants manufacturers’ responsibilities lie when nanomaterials are used in the production process?

Ian Marshall Ben Grebot Caroline Raine

March 1, 2018

In a recent survey, the UK’s National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC) asked its clients and stakeholders whether they or their employees were concerned of the risk that nanomaterials may pose to their workforce. Almost a quarter of responders to the question replied that they were.

Dental Adhesive Market to Rise 6%

Europe is expected to be the largest dental adhesive market during the forecast period.

March 1, 2018

The dental adhesives market is projected to grow from $1.92 billion in 2017 to $2.57 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.02% between 2017 and 2022.

Henkel 2017 Sales Grow 7%

The adhesive technologies business unit delivered very strong organic sales growth of 5%.

February 28, 2018

Henkel recently announced that, in the fiscal year 2017, sales exceeded $24.6 billion for the first time.

Total, Borealis and NOVA Chemicals to Form Petrochemicals Joint Venture

The joint venture will commence subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals.

February 23, 2018

Total S.A., Borealis AG and NOVA Chemicals Corp. have signed definitive agreements to form a joint venture in petrochemicals on the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Construction Applications Dominate Global Moisture Curing Adhesives Market

APAC contributed the largest share to the market, accounting for approximately 39% of the market share.

February 19, 2018

The global moisture curing adhesives market is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 7%.

Goertzen Appointed Pilot VP, Corporate Development

Goertzen first joined Pilot Chemical in 1998, then advanced through several positions.

February 16, 2018

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced that Glynn Goertzen has been named vice president of corporate development for the parent company.

Irion-America Launches

Irion-America is now stocking products in the U.S.

February 15, 2018

Irion Vertriebs GmbH recently announced the launch of Irion-America LLC, a U.S.-based sales and distribution subsidiary.

Ceramic Adhesives Market to Rise 5%

The growth of the ceramic adhesives market across the globe can reportedly be attributed to increased demand for ceramic adhesives from the building and construction industry.

February 13, 2018

The ceramic adhesives market is projected to reach $7.84 billion by 2022.

Vehicle Ownership Rates Driving Auto Refinish Coating Market

The automotive refinish coating market is expected to grow to $12 billion by the end of 2022.

February 9, 2018

Polyurethane has the highest potential for growth in the automotive refinish coating market and is anticipated to gain share at the expense of other resin types. The polyurethane segment is predicted to be worth just under $4.7 billion at the end of 2022.