Adhesives & Sealants Industry Top Stories - Articles

Focus on the Future of Adhesives and Sealants

The annual ASC Executive Leadership Conference allows adhesives and sealants executives to discuss key industry topics.

September 1, 2018

This October 15-17, top adhesives and sealants industry executives will gather in Naples, Fla., for the annual Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Executive Leadership Conference.

2018 Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview

U.S. demand for construction chemicals is projected to increase 5% per year to $12.5 billion in 2022.

Teresa McPherson

September 1, 2018

Demand for construction chemicals in the U.S. is projected to expand 5% per year to $12.5 billion in 2022, according to a report from The Freedonia Group.

Huntsman Opens Formulations Manufacturing Facility in Vietnam

The site will house Huntsman's polyurethanes and advanced materials businesses, and comprises manufacturing; R&D capabilities; a technical service center; warehouse and distribution space, and a commercial office.

August 28, 2018

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has opened a multi-purpose facility at the Amata Vietnam Industrial Park, near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Sika Automotive Receives Product Leadership Award

The award is reportedly based on its recent analysis of the North America automotive adhesives and sealants market.

August 21, 2018

Frost & Sullivan recently announced it has given Sika Automotive its 2018 North America Product Leadership Award for its best-in-class range of automotive adhesives.

IGM Resins Receives 3M Supplier of the Year Award

This year, 3M recognized 16 suppliers for world class performance in providing products and/or services.

August 17, 2018

IGM Resins recently announced it has received the 2017 3M Supplier of the Year Award.

Case Study

Applying Rapid-Cure Adhesives with a Meter/Mix/Dispense System

A new meter/mix/dispense system offered BASF a flexible solution for applying rapid-curing sealants.

August 10, 2018

In the roofing industry, application methods are limited for applying rapid-cure materials. To start, rapid-curing sealing membranes are delivered in 200-l drums.

Afera First Global Adhesive Tape Summit a Success

The conference drew more than 230 tape-related company delegates, including a significant number of CEOs and heads of R&D, from 15 European countries.

August 10, 2018

Afera, the European Adhesive Tape Association, reported its first Global Adhesive Tape Summit included a sold-out program of market and technical lectures, a company visit of Neenah Gessner GmbH, and biennial international test method and standards committee meetings.

Evaluating Adhesive Options in Packaging Applications

Testing which hot-melt adhesive to use for a particular packaging application can be a cost-effective solution.

August 10, 2018

The global market for rigid packaging adhesives is expected to reach $18.2 billion by 2021, driven by an overall compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3% over the next five years, according to a Smithers Apex report.¹

Industry Leaders to Gather at ASC Executive Leadership Conference

From October 15-17, top executives in the adhesives and sealants industry will meet to discuss key topics.

August 10, 2018

<p>Adhesives and sealants industry leaders will gather October 15-17 in Naples, Fla., for the annual Adhesive and Sealant Council’s (ASC) Executive Leadership Conference. This year’s event is centered around the theme “Focus on the Future.”</p>

Liquid Polysulfide Polymers for Chemical- and Solvent-Resistant Sealants

Liquid polysulfide polymers, the oldest of the specialty elastomers, offer electrical properties, low temperature flexibility, and more.

Volker Burkhardt Ph.D.

August 8, 2018

Liquid polysulfide polymers are the oldest specialty elastomer. They are characterized by solvent and chemical resistance, great electrical properties, low-temperature flexibility, oxygen and ozone resistance, high impermeability to many gases and moisture, good adhesion properties, and flex-crack resistance.