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Market Trends: Automotive Industry Keeps Thermoplastic Elastomers Market Strong

About 40% of all TPE products consumed worldwide are used in the manufacturing of vehicles.

March 2, 2015

In the course of several product innovations, thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are increasingly replacing standard plastics and conventional elastomers.

Strategic Solutions: Construction, Crude Oil, and Natural Gas Outlook

Historically, adhesives and sealants have been growing about one-and-a-half times of the gross domestic product in the U.S.

A. Todd Muhleman

March 2, 2015

Coming into 2015, the U.S. adhesives industry looks to continue its recent trend of lower-than-normal volume growth. Historically, adhesives and sealants have been growing about 1½ times of the gross domestic product (GDP) in the U.S.

NORDSON CORP.: Applicator System

February 27, 2015

The new EF 60 V edge-filling and edge-sealing slot applicator can provide smooth, even panel edges to less expensive, larger-particle boards.

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Readers Most Interested in H.B. Fuller Acquisitions

Last week, acquisitions by H.B. Fuller drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

February 23, 2015

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Sika Acquisitions Retain Top Position

Sika’s acquisitions of Axson Technologies and Duro-Moza continued to garner the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

February 16, 2015

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Automotive Market Helping to Drive Southeast Asia Polyurethane Adhesives Demand

February 9, 2015

The Southeast Asia polyurethane (PU) adhesives market is expected to reach $262.5 million by 2020.

H.B. Fuller Completes Two Acquisitions to Expand Presence in Africa and China

February 9, 2015

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that it has finalized the previously announced purchase of Continental Products Ltd. and TONSAN Adhesive Inc.

Millennials Seek Smaller, More Energy-Efficient Homes

February 6, 2015

Compared to older generations, Millennials are more likely to want to live downtown, but it’s still a small minority share.

Product Disclosure: Opportunities and Challenges for the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

What does disclosure mean for adhesives and sealants in the construction industry, and what tools are available to help?

James L. Hoff

February 2, 2015

Whether you’re perusing the latest issue of an architectural magazine or reading a green building blog online, the word “disclosure” is certain to catch your eye.

Solutions in Silicone

Silicone's coil-like structure has enabled the creation of a wide range of previously unimaginable products.

February 2, 2015

The second most common element on earth, silicon represents 28% of the earth’s crust and is found in sand, silicates, and many minerals such as quartz.