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Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in News About RPM’s Acquisition

Last week, news about RPM’s acquisition garnered the most reader interest.

March 14, 2016

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.

RPM’s Rust-Oleum Acquires Seal-Krete

March 9, 2016

RPM International Inc. recently announced that its Rust-Oleum Corp. subsidiary has acquired Seal-Krete.

COVESTRO: Floor Sealant

March 7, 2016

This company has developed a solution for daily wear and tear of floors in industrial and commercial buildings or in public spaces.

Wacker Establishes New Subsidiary and Technical Center in Colombia

March 3, 2016

Wacker Chemie AG is expanding its presence in Latin America by opening a new technical center for construction applications.

Market Reports

European Waterborne Adhesives, Active and Intelligent Packaging, Construction Chemicals

The waterborne adhesives market in Europe was estimated at $3.26 billion in 2014 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%.

March 1, 2016

The waterborne adhesives market in Europe was estimated at $3.26 billion in 2014 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%, according to “Europe Waterborne Adhesives Market Segmented by Product Type, By Polymer, By Application, By End User Industry, and Geography Trends and Forecasts (2015-2020)” during the forecast period.

coatings, adhesives, sealants and inks (CASI)

Market Trends

Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Inks Continue to Grow

The global consumption of coatings, adhesives, sealants and inks (CASI) is being driven primarily by construction applications.

March 1, 2016

Global consumption of coatings, adhesives, sealants and inks (CASI) was 54.1 million tons in 2014, worth $182.6 billion, according to Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney. Volume growth is forecast at a 5% annual rate, with coatings, adhesives and sealants matching the overall growth, but inks trailing at only 2% per year.

Key Resin Enters Agreement with Laticrete

February 11, 2016

Key Resin Co. recently announced it has entered into a long-term agreement with Laticrete International and Laticrete China.

W.R. Meadows Marks 90 Years in Business

February 2, 2016

W.R. Meadows Inc. recently announced it is celebrating 90 years of business in 2016.

3M to Sell Foam Adhesive Business

January 20, 2016

3M recently announced it has entered into an agreement to sell the assets of 3M’s Pressurized Polyurethane Foam Adhesives business.

Market Trends: Lightening Up with Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Plastics

The market for carbon fiber-reinforced plastics composites is projected to grow 9.9% between 2015 and 2020, mainly due to demand in the aerospace and defense and automotive sectors.

Taslim Badeghar

January 4, 2016

Carbon fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP) are lightweight and high-strength composites designed for enhanced performance in a number of applications. They offer improvement in structural, functional or cosmetic properties.