Adhesives & Sealants Industry Top Stories

Nuremberg to Host European Coatings Show and Conference

The European Coatings Show will extend to eight halls for the first time, expecting more than 1,074 exhibitors.

February 1, 2019

In 2018, the European Coatings Show continued to gain growth with more than 30,000 industry attendees present to explore the 1,135 exhibitors.

3M Reports 2018 Sales Grew 3.5%

3M recently reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2018 results.

January 30, 2019

The company had 2018 sales of $32.8 billion, up 3.5% year-on-year.

UK Government Advises on Chemical Use if No-Deal Brexit Occurs

The government encouraged a range of industries to prepare for chemical use in the event of a no-deal EU exit.

January 25, 2019

UK REACH would replace EU REACH and will require businesses to demonstrate how a chemical can be safely used.

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.