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2018 ASI Top 25: Leading Global Manufacturers of Adhesives and Sealants

Our exclusive annual ranking of the top 25 adhesives and sealants manufacturers worldwide.

August 6, 2018

This issue of Adhesives & Sealants Industry magazine brings the ASI Top 25, our exclusive ranking of the leading 25 worldwide manufacturers of adhesives and sealants. ASI combined details from company websites, annual reports and press releases to compile the rankings.

Arkema to Open 3D Printing Center

In the R&D lab, Sartomer and its partners can further develop cutting-edge 3D printing resins through innovative material research and collaboration.

August 2, 2018

Arkema recently announced it will open its 3D Printing Center of Excellence, located at its Sartomer Exton, Pa., facility.

RadTech Announces Big Ideas Conference

The conference is taking place March 19-20, 2019, in Redondo Beach, Calif.

August 1, 2018

RadTech recently announced a new conference in 2019 called BIG IDEAS for UV+EB Technology.

Chemical Activity Shows Gains in Commercial and Industrial Activity

The barometer is up 3.9% year-over-year.

July 30, 2018

The Chemical Activity Barometer rose 0.1% in July on a three-month moving average basis.

Huntsman Appoints Maroon Group as Distributor

The appointment is effective September 1.

July 23, 2018

The Maroon Group LLC Co. recently announced it has been selected by the Huntsman Corp.’s polyurethanes division to represent its isocyanates, prepolymers, and polyols in its Midwest territory.

RPM Streamlines Senior Leadership Structure

Ronald A. Rice, president and COO, has decided to take early retirement from the company.

July 11, 2018

RPM International Inc. recently announced its streamlined senior leadership structure.

Global Chemicals Production Continues On a Good Note

During May, capacity utilization in the global chemical industry gained 0.4 percentage points.

July 6, 2018

The global chemical industry continued on a good note as the second quarter progressed, according to data collected and tabulated by the American Chemistry Council.

Figure 1. Pressure-sensitive adhesives market size by product, 2013-2024 ($ million)

Market Trends

Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives Market to Cross $11 Billion by 2024

Lightweighting and replacing mechanical fasteners are key trends driving growth for PSAs in transportation.

July 2, 2018

The pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) market is expected to surpass $11 billion by 2024, according to a research report by Global Market Insights Inc. The growth is due to increasing usage in the automotive and transportation industry, as PSAs are finding use as alternatives to bolts, clips, and rivets, thus improving the speed and ease of assembly.

H.B. Fuller Co. Net Revenue Leaps 41% in Second Quarter 2018

Net revenue for the second quarter of 2018 was $789.4 million, an increase of 40.5%.

July 2, 2018

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

How to Sustain Regulatory Compliance for Chemical Labeling

Adhesive and sealant manufacturers’ regulatory departments must be more vigilant than ever in keeping up with evolving standards.

July 1, 2018

Managing regulatory compliance is a constant challenge for those in the chemical industry. The stakes are even higher today as companies must balance adherence to strict—often exhaustive, always changing—policies and procedures with the desire to embrace digital transformation and accelerate business to keep up with growing global competition.