Adhesives & Sealants Industry Top Stories - Articles

New Applications Driving Global Adhesives and Sealants Demand

As industrial sectors and the housing market showed moderate growth, manufacturers of adhesives and sealants have also reported a moderate increase in demand.

January 25, 2019

Increased demand for adhesives and sealants is driven by the emergence of new market applications.

Dow Announces Call for Entries for 2019 Packaging Innovation Awards

Dow recently announced a call for entries for the 2019 Packaging Innovation Awards.

January 24, 2019

Submissions for the international awards program will be accepted from January 22 through March 29.

H.B. Fuller Fourth Quarter 2018 Revenue Grows 13%

Net income for the fourth quarter of 2018 was $41 million, compared with a net loss of $7 million in the same period last year.

January 18, 2019

H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Dec. 1, 2018.

Pipeline Transmitters and Production Timelines: Meeting the Demands of Two Harsh Environments

The right adhesive allowed a pipeline manufacturer to ramp up and increase volume.

Torsten Uske

January 16, 2019

Many industrial pipelines are exposed to the elements and must face tough environmental conditions, including humidity, and temperature and climate variations―often including heavy frost in the winter and long hot spells in the summer.

Philly to Host ASC Annual Spring Convention and Expo

The adhesives and sealants industry will gather April 8-10 in Philadelphia for the annual convention and expo.

January 14, 2019

From April 8-10, delegates from the adhesives and sealants industry will come together at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown for the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s (ASC) Annual Spring Convention and Expo.

LORD Sales Reach $1 Billion

LORD Corp. recently announced it has reached $1 billion in sales.

January 11, 2019

“Becoming a $1 billion company is a significant milestone for LORD,” said Ed Auslander, president and CEO.

Testing Scratch Resistance Beyond the Surface

New tests do more than scratch the surface of automotive coatings.

January 9, 2019

Know that sickening feeling when you exit the grocery store and find your car has been banged up by a runaway shopping cart?

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.