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Market Trends

U.S. Demand for Natural Polymers to Exceed $5 Billion

Cellulose ethers are the largest product type of natural polymer, representing a third of the market.

November 3, 2016

U.S. demand for natural polymers is forecast to expand at a 4.3% annual pace to $5.1 billion in 2020, reaching 1.9 billion lbs. Growth is expected to be driven by demand for natural ingredients in the large food and beverage industry, which will bolster the use of cellulose ethers and starch and fermentation polymers.

Sales Essentially Flat for 3M in 2016 Third Quarter

3M recently reported third quarter 2016 earnings.

October 27, 2016

Sales were $7.7 billion, flat year-on-year in dollar terms.

Aging Population Increasing Wound Care Market Size

The global wound care market was valued at approximately $24.5 billion in 2015.

September 29, 2016

The market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.7% from 2016-2022.

MACTAC MEDICAL PRODUCTS: Medical Tapes

September 9, 2016

This company has expanded its Acrysure Next Gen™ medical tape product line.

Ellsworth Adhesives, Henkel Schedule Medical Webinar

Ellsworth Adhesives recently announced it will be partnering with Henkel Corp. to sponsor a live webinar.

September 7, 2016

The webinar is scheduled for 1 p.m. (CDT) on September 13.

Pressure-Sensitive Medical Technology: Challenges and Considerations

Adhesives continue to find applications in the medical and wearable markets.

Shaun McDonough Ronald Ducharme

July 1, 2016

Advancements in medical technology can revolutionize how consumers track their health and how doctors monitor patients’ ailments. A crucial yet often overlooked component of these technological breakthroughs is pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs).

Collano, nolax and Emerell Launch Hot Melt Center

Collano, nolax and Emerell recently announced they have transferred their combined hot melt activities into a separate company within LAS Holding.

June 17, 2016

The new company is headquartered at the production site in Sursee, Switzerland.

H.B. Fuller to Acquire Cyberbond

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase Cyberbond, LLC.

June 13, 2016

Cyberbond will be included in H.B. Fuller’s Engineering Adhesives operating segment.

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Strategic Solutions

Minding the Gap Between Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturers and End Users

Transferring laboratory development into a real-world environment

Emily Koch Valencia

June 1, 2016

The adhesives and sealants industry has a continuing need to close the gap between formulators in the R&D laboratory and end users in the manufacturing and applications environment.