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Graco Completes Acquisition of Smith Manufacturing

The Smith business will reportedly continue to operate out of its existing facility, manufacturing both Smith and Graco scarifying products.

December 27, 2017

Graco Inc. recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of the business of Smith Manufacturing.

Chemical Activity Suggests Robust Economy into Third Quarter 2018

The Chemical Activity Barometer is reportedly up 3.7% compared to a year earlier.

December 27, 2017

The Chemical Activity Barometer recently announced it expanded 0.6% in December.

Increased Demand to Boost Adhesive Resin Market

Increasing demand for the construction, packaging, transportation, and automotive, among other industries is boosting the market growth.

December 26, 2017

The global adhesive resin market is projected to grow from $13.67 billion in 2018 to $17.549 billion in 2023.

Adhesive Bandage Receives FDA Clearance

This new bandage clearance reportedly expands the company's label to include the management of moderately to heavily exuding chronic wounds and acute wounds.

December 22, 2017

gel-e Inc. recently announced the 510(k) clearance of its adhesive bandage by the U.S. FDA for prescription and over-the-counter use.

Global Colorants Market to Increase 5%

As of 2016, 32% of the market share came from the textiles segment.

December 22, 2017

The global colorants market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 5% from 2017 to 2021.

Silicone Adhesives Market to Reach $2.95 Billion

By 2022, the medical segment is forecast to be the most dominant end-use industry.

December 21, 2017

The market size of silicone adhesives was estimated at $2.18 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach $2.95 billion by 2022.

Mactac Films Receive UL Approval

The pre-approval reportedly demonstrates label suitability and compliance with ANSI/UL 969 testing standards.

December 20, 2017

Mactac® recently announced the addition of DNP Imagingcomm America Corp.’s R550 thermal transfer ribbon to its existing portfolio of Underwriters Laboratories (UL)-approved films.

U.S. Chemical Industry Riding Wave of Growth

Chemical production volumes continued to improve in 2017, with significant gains expected in 2018 and 2019.

December 20, 2017

Increased output and accelerating growth rates that surpass the previous 20-yr average will help cement the business of American chemistry as a $1 trillion industry within the next five years.

Skin-Closure System Receives FDA Clearance

The new skin closure system reportedly combines a self-adhering flexible mesh strip, mesh anchors and a fast-curing 2-octyl cyanoacrylate topical adhesive.

December 19, 2017

Chemence Medical Inc. recently announced it received Food and Drug Administration clearance to market and sell a new skin closure system for medium to large wounds.

Krazy Glue Launches Pop-Up Store

A 263-lb pool table, a 48-lb teddy bear, a 130-lb home gym, and more were glued and suspended in the air for shoppers to view..

December 18, 2017

Krazy Glue recently announced it launched The Krazy Store, which opened its doors for one day in New York City, hanging some of the most sought after gifts up in the air.

H.B. Fuller to Open Aerospace Manufacturing Center of Excellence

DELO Reports Record Revenue for Fiscal Year

WACKER’s Polymers Division Gets New Leader

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