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This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.

Recovery in the global housing market and increasing consumer spending on luxury furniture and home décor has prompted higher investments in wood adhesives.

The hot melt adhesives market is projected to witness a compound annual growth rate of 5.83%.

Increasing demand for bio-based wood adhesives is a key trend in the global market, according to a recent market research report.

Beacon Roofing Supply Inc. recently announced that it has acquired Lowry’s Specialty Distribution.

3M recently reported first-quarter sales were $7.7 billion, up 3.7% year-on-year in dollar terms.

"We are very pleased to announce the completion of this important acquisition,” said Andy Harris CEO and president.