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.

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.

Building on a decade of significant investments and growth, Ford recently outlined the next phase of its China expansion strategy, focused on SUVs, electric and connected vehicles, a streamlined business structure, and closer connections to Chinese customers. 

A recent survey found that 30% of transportation industry respondents plan to introduce robotics into their business operations within the next year, with another 22% actively assessing the technology.

The expanded fifth edition of the Global Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry (2015-2020) is now available.

The 35,000-sq-ft facility will reportedly enable Axalta to integrate its corporate office and other key country business functions.

BASF recently announced it was named a 2016 General Motors (GM) Supplier of the Year for the 12th time since 2002.