Adhesives & Sealants Industry

August 2026

Check out the August 2026 edition of ASI, featuring Annual Raw Materials Overview, news and more!

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2026 Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview

Geopolitical uncertainty, slowing economic growth, and volatile raw material markets continue to challenge the adhesives and sealants industry.

A. Todd Muhleman

August 17, 2026

Read this market outlook that examines the economic forces, end-use industries, and raw material trends shaping the industry's near-term outlook.

Autonomous factory with robotic arms assembling electric car frames at the factory.

High-tech Adhesives Transform Vehicle Construction

Innovative adhesive technologies support lightweight and safer vehicle design.

August 12, 2026

As EV designs become more complex, traditional joining methods are being pushed to their limits. This article explores how new adhesive technologies and digital engineering are reshaping automotive manufacturing.

Material Handling Product Innovations

The following products highlight recent innovations that support manufacturing operations.

Karen Parker

August 14, 2026

From mixing and pumping to equipment cleaning and maintenance, selecting the right technologies can improve production performance while reducing downtime.

Latin American building contractor installing a window and applying sealant

3M Glass Bubbles in Caulks and Sealant Applications

Glass bubbles can enhance whiteness, reduce density, improve crack and shrink resistance, and increase the thermal insulation of caulk and sealant formulations.

Kevin Rink Michael Wald Ryan Birringer Lauren Allen

August 4, 2026

Read this evaluation of one 3M glass bubble, and learn how it compares it to a standard mineral filler in a white water based acrylic caulk and silicone sealant formulation.

Resilience in a Time of Change

Karen Parker

August 7, 2026

Read how adaptation is becoming the defining characteristic of today's chemicals industry — and why staying agile will be critical for future success.

Construction Demand Is Returning — Can Your Supply Chain Keep Up?

Companies that align sales, operations, and supply chains are best positioned for construction market growth.

Lisa Anderson

August 10, 2026

Construction markets are regaining momentum, fueled by substantial U.S. manufacturing investments, rebuilding efforts, infrastructure spending, and growing exports.

This annual Midwest coatings conference combines all of the high-quality technical presentations, exhibits and networking opportunities from the Coatings Trends and Technologies and Powder Coating Summit conferences into one new event. The event caters to both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers.

As the industry’s premier international event, WAC 2026 offers a unique opportunity for professionals from every continent to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of the sector.

Adhesives & Sealants Industry

August 2026

Cover Story

2026 Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview

Features

High-tech Adhesives Transform Vehicle Construction

Material Handling Product Innovations

3M Glass Bubbles in Caulks and Sealant Applications

Columns

Resilience in a Time of Change

Construction Demand Is Returning — Can Your Supply Chain Keep Up?

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