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Demand Is Rising for Hot Melt Adhesives

The global hot melt adhesives market is valued at $5.4 billion in 2015 in terms of value.

May 10, 2016

The global hot melt adhesives market is anticipated to expand at a moderate compound annual growth rate.

Study Finds Discrepancies in Chemical Hazard Evaluation Tools

A comparative analysis of leading chemical assessment tools found that, when evaluating the same chemical, individual tools come to different conclusions regarding the hazard categorization of each chemical.

May 9, 2016

Such discrepancies may call into question the extent to which such tools can provide definitive and actionable information about chemical substances in consumer products without further analysis and contextual information.

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Pressure-Sensitive Tapes to See Strong Demand

Widening applications and increased construction activity are helping to drive demand.

May 2, 2016

U.S. demand for pressure-sensitive tapes is projected to increase 5.3% yearly to $9.3 billion in 2019. Growth will reportedly reflect continued economic expansion and the further development of innovative applications for specialty tapes, which tend to be higher performing, value-added products.

Medical Polymer Market to Reach $2.9 Billion

The global market for medical polymers will grow to over $2.9 billion in revenue by 2021.

April 20, 2016

According to the report, implants and polymers used in diagnostic systems will dominate the market.

Shortage of Skilled Workers Hampers Manufacturing Industry

A growing number of U.S. manufacturers are reaching the outer limits of their capacity constraints.

April 14, 2016

Manufacturers are focusing on finding trainable workers and providing on-the-job training.

Construction Growth Driving Adhesive and Sealant Demand

Strong growth in construction activity will underpin advances, driven by increased urbanization and infrastructure improvements in developing countries.

April 1, 2016

Global demand for adhesives and sealants is forecast to rise 4.5% per year through 2019 to 20.2 million metric tons, valued at $64 billion. Strong growth in construction activity will underpin advances, driven by increased urbanization and infrastructure improvements in developing countries, combined with rebounding construction spending in Western Europe and the U.S.

Automotive Component Demand Driving Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Market

March 16, 2016

The global nitrile-butadiene rubber market is expected to reach approximately $485 million by 2020.

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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)

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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.