Adhesives & Sealants Industry

Michelin ResiCare, Axens Partner on Bio-based Building Block for Adhesives

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:59:50 -0400

Michelin ResiCare and Axens have entered into exclusive discussions to establish a strategic partnership focused on a technology for producing 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), a bio-based building block for green chemistry.

Covestro and BYD Announces Strategic Partnership for Mobility, Energy, and Advanced Technologies

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:28:13 -0400

Materials manufacturer Covestro and BYD, one of the world’s leading new energy vehicle producers, recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a long-term strategic partnership.

Henkel Names APPLIED Adhesives Exclusive US Distributor for Flexible Packaging Technologies

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:56:47 -0400

APPLIED Adhesives recently announced an exclusive U.S. distribution partnership with Henkel’s Packaging Adhesives business.

BOSTON INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS: Silicone Glue

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:11:19 -0400

Citrine^® SA1-370 Silicone Glue from Boston Industrial Solutions Inc. is a high-performance industrial adhesive engineered to permanently bond to silicone substrates.

H.B. Fuller Announces Quarterly Dividend

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:40:09 -0400

The board of directors of H.B. Fuller Co. has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 30, 2026.

FEICA Launches Smart Bonds

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:55:39 -0400

FEICA has launched a new industry initiative designed to increase understanding of the essential role adhesives and sealants play in modern society.

OXEA Moves Ahead with Major Capacity Expansion at Texas Plant

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:36:01 -0400

OXEA recently announced a final decision for a major capacity expansion at its Bay City, Texas production site.

APPLIED Adhesives Expands Silicone Solutions and East Coast Presence with Acquisition

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:36:04 -0400

APPLIED Adhesives has acquired Industrial Sales and Distribution Inc. (ISD), a distributor of adhesives and silicones serving manufacturing customers for more than 35 years.

RPM Announces Executive Appointments

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:55:16 -0400

RPM International Inc. recently announced the appointment of a new president and chief operating officer and two new vice presidents.

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America Hosts Open House in September

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:15:32 -0400

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America, a U.S. subsidiary of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., Japan, is hosting an open house in its 7,000-square-foot LIMS Technical Center in Akron, Ohio.

Reshoring, Risk, and U.S. Manufacturing in an Uncertain World

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As companies consider moving manufacturing back to the United States, the investment required for critical reshoring efforts is significant.

Syensqo Breaks Ground on Expansion of Maryland Site

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:46:05 -0400

Syensqo has broken ground on a manufacturing expansion at its Havre de Grace, Maryland, site.

BYK Announces Strategic Acquisition in the Autonomous Driving Market

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:32:14 -0400

The acquisition strengthens BYK’s measurement and testing instrument business, adding patented technology for radar measurement of painted automotive components.

AI and Digitization Driving the Triple Bottom Line

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Designing sustainability into products, optimizing energy, creating predictive quality systems, and optimizing the supply chain are examples of AI-enabled programs that drive the triple bottom line.

IMCD Announces Plans to Acquire Merit Solution

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:00:54 -0400

IMCD N.V. has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Merit Solution Co. Ltd, a distributor of additives serving the plastics and compounding industry in Thailand.

Bodo Möller Chemie Supports Aerospace and Specialty Chemicals Markets in India with New Facility

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:31:55 -0400

In response to a growing aerospace market in the region, Bodo Möller Chemie has opened a new warehouse for aerospace and specialty chemicals in Bengaluru, India.

Custom UV Curing for Automotive Coating

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Learn how EFSEN designed, delivered, and installed a customized UV curing solution for protective coatings in record time.

Dual-Cure Adhesive Meets Demands of Advanced Medical Device Manufacturing

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

This adhesive technology combines UV curing and secondary heat curing to deliver strong, chemically resistant bonds for reusable medical devices.

Adherex Group Names New Chief Executive Officer

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:22:13 -0400

An industry veteran brings deep packaging distribution expertise to lead company's next phase of growth.

Covestro Finalizes Acquisition of Former Vencorex Sites

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Covestro has completed the acquisition of two former Vencorex production sites for HDI derivatives in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, Texas.

2026 ASI Top 20: Leading Global Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturers

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Every year, we study the leading worldwide manufacturers of adhesives and sealants to compile the ASI Top 20. In considering the rankings, we consider sales information (and other details) for finished adhesives and sealants, as well as related products such as tapes and labels.

RadTech Invites Abstracts for 2027 Conference

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:19:39 -0400

RadTech, the trade association for UV+EB technology, is calling for technical presentations and case studies focused on new applications, new materials, and real-world challenges solved with UV and EB technology.

Covestro Announces MDI Investment Program

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:14:25 -0400

Covestro recently announced a strategic methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) investment program to reinforce its global leadership position and strengthen supply security.

DELO: Bio-based Multi-purpose Adhesive

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:25:40 -0400

DELO PHOTOBOND SJ4192 is characterized by excellent moisture resistance as well as high flexibility and peel strength.

Reinforcing Bio-Based Epoxy Adhesives with Recycled Fillers

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Read this study that investigates the feasibility of developing a structural bio-based adhesive utilizing DGEVA as a base material, reinforced with recycled carbon fibers and mineral wool waste derived mainly from demolished buildings.

New Dymax Facility Enhances Technical Support Across Latin America

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:35:25 -0400

Dymax is expanding its footprint in Latin America with a new facility in Mexico . Find out why the company chose Querétaro and what the investment means for manufacturers in the region.

RPM Announces Quarterly Dividend

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:15:58 -0400

RPM International Inc. has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.54 per share.

Adhesive for Medical Applications Bonds in Both Light and Shadowed Areas

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:07:14 -0400

HLC-M-1004 is a low viscosity adhesive designed to support efficient assembly of complex medical devices.

Packaging That Performs: Making Sustainability Work Across the Full Tape Lifecycle

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Learn how advanced tape technologies and automated sealing systems are helping companies meet changing regulatory and customer demands.

3M Partners with Cadillac Formula 1 Team

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:37:23 -0400

The Cadillac Formula 1 Team and 3M have announced a multi-year global partnership that makes 3M the team's Official Material Science Partner.