Adhesives & Sealants Industry Top Stories - Articles

Henkel Adhesive Technologies Opens New OEM Application Center

Henkel Adhesive Technologies recently announced the opening of its new OEM Application Center in Rocky Hill, Conn.

April 8, 2019

The lab incorporates audio visual and interactive telepresence systems, which can enable more rapid collaboration.

RPM Third-Quarter 2019 Sales Grow 3%

RPM International Inc. recently reported financial results for its fiscal 2019 third quarter ended February 28.

April 5, 2019

Net income was $14.2 million, compared to $40.2 million in the year-ago period.

H.B. Fuller First-Quarter 2019 Revenue Drops 5%

H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for the first quarter.

March 29, 2019

Net revenue for the first quarter of 2019 was $673 million, a decrease of 5.6% compared with the first quarter of 2018.

Ingevity Receives Sustainability Award

Ingevity Corp. recently announced that it has been awarded the silver rating for sustainability by EcoVadis.

March 28, 2019

EcoVadis is an industry standard for evaluating and rating sustainable business and procurement practices.

3M Announces New Business Segments and Leadership Appointments

3M recently announced the realignment of the company from five to four business segments.

March 19, 2019

The new alignment intends to enable the company to better serve global customers and markets.

Winning the Future of Adhesives and Sealants

Insights on future industry trends will be among topics discussed by keynotes at the ASC Annual Spring Convention and Expo in April.

Teresa McPherson

March 12, 2019

From April 8-10, adhesives and sealants industry leaders will show brotherly love at the Adhesive and Sealant Council's Annual Spring Convention and Expo in Philadelphia.

Using Blue Light Absorbers to See Optical Adhesives Clearly

Blue light absorbers help an optical clear adhesive block light transmittance.

March 12, 2019

Digital personal devices such as smartphones and tablets have become necessities in modern life.

Advancing Adhesives

Sticking Around for 50 Years

Henkel marks the 50th anniversary of its Pritt glue stick.

March 12, 2019

Henkel recently announced it will mark the 50th anniversary of its Pritt glue stick this year. In 1969, the company reportedly revolutionized the market for consumer adhesives with a new category: the first-ever glue stick.

Market Trends

Alternative Blowing Agents Among Trends in Global Spray Polyurethane Foam Market

The need for spray polyurethane foam is expected to increase due to the growing demand for energy-efficient infrastructure facilities.

March 11, 2019

A recent Technavio report forecasts the global spray polyurethane foam market to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 8% from 2018-2022.

Market Trends

Chemicals Segment Driving Fiber Drums Market Growth

North America is expected to have high potential growth.

March 11, 2019

The global fiber drums market is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1% during the forecast period of 2018-2027, according to a recent report from Future Market Insights (FMI).