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Covestro Expands Polyurethanes Capacity

The new capacity is reportedly needed to satisfy rising demand from the coatings and adhesives industry.

November 9, 2017

Covestro recently began operations at a new production facility for aqueous polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) at its Dormagen site.

Global Curing Adhesives Market to Reach $18 Billion by 2025

Acrylate resin was the leading raw material segment with over 30% share of the overall market volume in 2016.

November 8, 2017

The global curing adhesives market is expected to reach $18.8 billion by 2025.

West Named Pilot Chemical Sales Manager

He will be replacing Bob Rechtin, who will retire in early 2019.

November 7, 2017

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced that Jeremy West has been named new national sales manager for North America.

TA Instruments Announces Webinar

The webinar will discuss strategies for comprehensive analysis on various kinds of adhesive materials using rotational rheometers.

November 6, 2017

TA Instruments is hosting a webinar event focusing on characterizing adhesives through rheological measurements.

Seica Relocates North American Headquarters

This move was reportedly required to support the company’s growth over the past five years.

November 3, 2017

Seica Inc. recently announced the relocation of its North American headquarters from Salem, N.H., to Haverhill, Mass.

Fast Growth Expected for High-Performance Adhesives

The growing demand for superior adhesives in critical and complex applications is expected to fuel the growth of the high-performance adhesives market.

November 3, 2017

The high-performance adhesives market is projected to grow from $9.77 billion in 2017 to $13.17 billion by 2022

TAPPI Announces Women’s Division

Representing approximately 15% of TAPPI’s membership, the new division includes more than 175 dynamic professionals who have driven its growth.

November 2, 2017

TAPPI recently launched a new division to reflect the growing contributions of women professionals to TAPPI and the industry.

RPM Acquires Movement Control Company

Ekspan is the third bolt-on acquisition for USL over the past 15 months.

November 2, 2017

RPM International Inc. recently announced that its USL Group has acquired Ekspan Holdings Ltc., a provider of movement control products and services for bridges and major structures.

Remodeling Market Maintains Strength in 2017 Third Quarter

For 18 consecutive quarters, the RMI has been at or above 50, which indicates that more remodelers report market activity is higher compared to the prior quarter than report it is lower.

October 31, 2017

The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 57 in the third quarter of 2017, up two points from the previous quarter.

Scott Bader Adhesives Receive ClassNK Certificate

“Gaining ClassNK approval is a significant step forward for the growth of our structural adhesives in the ship building industry,” said Jonathan Stowell, global adhesives director.

October 30, 2017

Scott Bader recently announced its structural adhesives have received the ClassNK Certificate of Approvals for Steel and GFRP Applications in the ship building industry.