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Increasing Global Competition, Pricing Pressures Trending Upward in Adhesives Industry

August 31, 2015

The global market for adhesives and adhesive applying equipment is expected to total almost $48.7 billion and $62 billion in 2016 and 2021, respectively.

U.S. Chemical Production Up 3.7%

August 20, 2015

The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index rose by 0.3% in July, following a revised 0.2% gain in June and flat growth over the March to May period.

Epoxidized Soybean Oil Market Growing Fastest in Europe

August 17, 2015

The global epoxidized soybean oil market value is projected to reach $0.3 billion, and a market volume of 279.4 kilotons by 2020.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in AkzoNobel’s $3 Million Expansion

Last week, a news item about AkzoNobel’s $3 million expansion garnered the most reader interest.

Teresa McPherson

July 20, 2015

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.

Arsenal Capital Acquires Peach State Labs

July 2, 2015

Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Rome, Georgia, Peach State Labs develops specialty polymers and other chemicals.

Evonik Appoints Van Horn, Metz & Co. as Distributor

June 30, 2015

Evonik Corp. recently announced that its Coating and Adhesive Resins business line has appointed Van Horn, Metz & Co. as distributor.

ARKEMA COATING RESINS: Acrylic Binder

June 22, 2015

This company, a business unit of Arkema Inc., has introduced ENCOR^® 662 acrylic latex.

AkzoNobel and Evonik Announce Joint Venture

June 19, 2015

AkzoNobel and Evonik Industries recently announced they have joined forces to build and operate a new membrane electrolysis facility for potassium hydroxide solution and chlorine.