Adhesives & Sealants Industry Top Stories - Articles

Top 21 ASI News of 2018

Adhesives and sealants industry news ranked by pageviews (posted and viewed from 1/1/18 to date).

December 7, 2018

News about price increases, expansions, and financial results were among the most popular in 2018.

Water-Based Adhesive Market to Grow 5.7%

Acrylic polymer emulsion adhesive is reportedly the most preferred type of adhesive.

December 4, 2018

The water-based adhesive market size is projected to grow from $15.3 billion in 2018 to $20.2 billion by 2023.

Henkel and RLE International Announce Alliance

The strategic alliance was reportedly formed to drive automotive innovation, expand value creation opportunities and become the premier design-in engineering solution provider for the mobility industry.

November 30, 2018

Henkel and RLE International recently announced that they have agreed to form a strategic alliance.

Mergers and Acquisitions in Adhesives and Sealants: 2018 Review and Outlook

Activity is predicted to continue as conditions for mergers, acquisitions and divestitures remain favorable.

Andy Hinz

November 14, 2018

When discussing merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the adhesives and sealants industry over the last several years, we have found ourselves repeating many of the same themes. . .

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Vertically Integrate for Sustainability

Vertically integrated tape suppliers can offer stabilized value, flexibility in product development and superior product performance.

Janet Page

November 13, 2018

Supplying industrial adhesive tape is a complex business.

Advancing Adhesives

Sustainable Fluid Dispensing and Packaging

A new cartridge system can reduce waste while lowering carbon footprints and supporting corporate sustainability initiatives.

November 12, 2018

The environmental performance of products and processes in all industrial sectors has increasingly become a critical issue, with sustainability directly influencing the design and selection of equipment.