The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) fell 0.4% in January, following a 2.2% gain in December, and a 1.8% gain in November.

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.

Total S.A., Borealis AG and NOVA Chemicals Corp. have signed definitive agreements to form a joint venture in petrochemicals on the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Data collected and tabulated by the American Chemistry Council shows that growth in global chemistry during November was buoyed by a synchronized upswing in the global economy.

The Chemical Activity Barometer recently announced it expanded 0.6% in December.

The global adhesive resin market is projected to grow from $13.67 billion in 2018 to $17.549 billion in 2023.

Increased output and accelerating growth rates that surpass the previous 20-yr average will help cement the business of American chemistry as a $1 trillion industry within the next five years.