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EVA Hot-Melt Adhesives Market to Exceed $10 Billion

The hot melt adhesives market size is expected to witness gains at above 5%.

August 30, 2017

Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) hot-melt adhesives market size is set to exceed $10 billion by 2024.

Market Trends

Adhesives Consumption Growing Despite Environmental Restrictions

Curbs on emissions are bringing about changes in the commodity pattern of the U.S. adhesives industry.

Anna Sergeeva

August 3, 2017

U.S. adhesives consumption continued to grow in 2015, a positive trend that began after the culmination of the global recession seven years ago. Compared to 2014, the market has increased by 3% in value terms to $11.3 billion, and by 18% when compared with 2008.

Green Biologics Receives REACH Certification

By registering with REACH, Green Biologics is reportedly now able to supply Europe with larger bulk quantities of its bio-based n-butanol.

July 3, 2017

Green Biologics Inc. recently announced that it has received REACH certification.

NatureWorks Forms Performance Chemicals Division

The newly created division will supply to companies that manufacture C.A.S.E., toners, and fine chemicals.

June 23, 2017

NatureWorks has recently formed a performance chemicals division to supply lactides, polyols, binder resins, and chemical intermediates.

Bio-Based Wood Adhesives Market on the Rise

North America is considered the second largest luxury furniture market.

June 2, 2017

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

Cargill Acquires Polyols Product Lines

Cargill's Industrial Specialties business and BioBased Technologies develop soybean-based polyols that replace petroleum-based polyols.

May 25, 2017

Cargill recently announced it has purchased BioBased Technologies' vegetable-based polyol product line and other assets.

Editor's Memo

Sustainability

Sustainability has become a mainstay in nearly every industry, including adhesives and sealants.

Teresa McPherson

May 4, 2017

Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword in manufacturing—it has become a mainstay in nearly every industry, including adhesives and sealants. In addition to reduced emissions and landfill waste, “green” products also reduce the chance of exposing workers to dangerous toxins.

Strategic Solutions

Plan Now to Profit from Sustainability

Demand for “green" has benefited adhesives and sealants manufacturers and their suppliers.

Susan Anderson

May 4, 2017

After years of modest growth in the adoption of green/sustainability programs, major corporations, along with their suppliers and logistics partners, have committed to sustainability and social responsibility goals.

A Natural Choice for Adhesives and Sealants

Cashew nutshell liquid-based epoxy curing agents and polyols offer outstanding performances and benefits for adhesives and sealants.

Yun Mi Kim James Zhao

May 4, 2017

Cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL), a bio-renewable resource found in the honeycomb structure of the cashew nutshell, is considered a byproduct of the cashew industry. Therefore, CNSL is a non-food chain product that would otherwise be disposed of. Cashew trees can grow abundantly in tropical conditions.