Adhesives & Sealants Industry Top Stories - Articles

Construction Applications Dominate Global Moisture Curing Adhesives Market

APAC contributed the largest share to the market, accounting for approximately 39% of the market share.

February 19, 2018

The global moisture curing adhesives market is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 7%.

Goertzen Appointed Pilot VP, Corporate Development

Goertzen first joined Pilot Chemical in 1998, then advanced through several positions.

February 16, 2018

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced that Glynn Goertzen has been named vice president of corporate development for the parent company.

Irion-America Launches

Irion-America is now stocking products in the U.S.

February 15, 2018

Irion Vertriebs GmbH recently announced the launch of Irion-America LLC, a U.S.-based sales and distribution subsidiary.

Ceramic Adhesives Market to Rise 5%

The growth of the ceramic adhesives market across the globe can reportedly be attributed to increased demand for ceramic adhesives from the building and construction industry.

February 13, 2018

The ceramic adhesives market is projected to reach $7.84 billion by 2022.

Vehicle Ownership Rates Driving Auto Refinish Coating Market

The automotive refinish coating market is expected to grow to $12 billion by the end of 2022.

February 9, 2018

Polyurethane has the highest potential for growth in the automotive refinish coating market and is anticipated to gain share at the expense of other resin types. The polyurethane segment is predicted to be worth just under $4.7 billion at the end of 2022.

2018 Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook

Our supplier index, and resource that defines materials used to manufacture adhesives and sealants.

February 7, 2018

This issue features ASI’s 17th annual Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook, a purchasing and applications resource that defines materials used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, and indexes suppliers of those materials

2018 Raw Materials and Chemicals Roundtable

Industry leaders weigh in on what’s happening in this often tumultuous sector of the adhesives and sealants industry.

Teresa McPherson

February 7, 2018

How is the increase in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the adhesives and sealants industry affecting the industry?

Arkema Named to Top 100 Global Innovators List

The recognition rewards Arkema’s innovation culture and strategy in various areas.

February 5, 2018

Arkema recently announced it has been ranked among the 2017 Top 100 Global Innovators for the seventh consecutive year.

Sexual Harassment: What’s Happening?

Employers must actively look for ways to fight sexual harassment in the workplace.

Richard D. Alaniz

February 1, 2018

The tsunami of sexual harassment allegations reported on an almost-daily basis against so many rich, famous and powerful men raises a fair question: How will this affect the workplace where the not-so-rich-and-famous spend their workdays helping their company succeed?

Customizing Efficiency in Manufacturing

Companies can realize major efficiencies and cost savings with standardized processes.

Ivan Seselj

February 1, 2018

Process improvement initiatives can vary greatly from company to company; however, many organizations share a common problem: the challenge of managing process variations.