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Top 9 Adhesives and Sealants Market Reports of 2017

Trending stories focused on end-use adhesives, sealants and coatings opportunities in the automotive, packaging and electronics markets were popular this year.

December 1, 2017

The year’s most-viewed market trends stories on the ASI website from 1/1/17 to date.

Marine Adhesives Market to Grow 4%

The Asia-Pacific region is expected to be the fastest-growing market for marine adhesives.

November 10, 2017

The marine adhesives market is estimated to reach $466.2 million by 2022.

Advancing Adhesives

High-Performance Bonding

New adhesives offer manufacturers solutions to reduce weight and gain fuel efficiency.

Frank Kerstan

November 1, 2017

As vehicle manufacturers worldwide look to reduce weight from their cars and trucks in order to boost fuel economy and reduce emissions, they must set aside the mindset that has dictated traditional material and process choices and instead consider new and emerging technologies. This includes selecting adhesives and other joining options. Each car today contains, on average, 15 kg (~ 33 lbs) of adhesives,―and this amount will likely increase in the future.

PPG Announces Partnership with Renault-Nissan

The companies co-developed the technology, which reportedly delivers durability and manufacturing efficiency that is above industry standards.

October 13, 2017

PPG recently announced its partnership with Renault-Nissan Alliance to deliver structural adhesives to more than 1 million Renault, Nissan and Samsung cars across Europe, Asia, North America, and South America.

Focus on the Future of the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Key chemical industry topics such as sustainability, acquisition integration, innovation and more will be topics of the ASC Executive Leadership Conference.

Teresa McPherson

September 1, 2017

Top executives will gather at the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s 2017 Executive Leadership Conference, scheduled to take place October 16-18 at the Westin LaPaloma Resort and Spa in Tucson, Ariz. The event promises to be an opportunity to network and learn from thought leaders in the industry. Topics to be discussed include key chemical industry developments as these relate to the adhesives and sealants industry, acquisition integration, innovation trends, and more.

Focus On

Lighter, Safer and Stronger

Elastic adhesives enable vehicle designs with benefits including lightweighting, improved occupant safety and overall strength.

Frank Billotto Ana Wagner

September 1, 2017

Elastic bonding adhesives are found around the world in many industries, including construction, packaging, footwear, electronics, medical and transportation. They are essential for applications requiring strong joints without perforating substrates, a certain amount of flexibility to accommodate movement such as material expansion, protection from corrosion or the elements, and durability.

Composite Adhesives Market to Rise 8%

The global composite adhesives market is projected to reach $1.78 billion by 2022.

June 27, 2017

The global market for composite adhesives is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9% from 2017 to 2022.

Henkel to Partner with Fiat Chrysler to Improve Alfa Romeo Performance

The new treatment processes will reportedly be applied to the latest version of the Alfa Romeo Giulia.

June 2, 2017

Henkel partnered with Fiat Chrysler to save weight and improve process and material performance on Alfa Romeo’s Giulia.

Market Trends: Lightening Up with Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Plastics

Top 5 Adhesives and Sealants Market Reports of 2016

Trending stories focused on end-use opportunities in the automotive, aerospace and defense sectors were popular this year.

December 1, 2016

Below are the year’s most-viewed market trends stories on the ASI website (posted and viewed from 1/1/16 to date).

Delivering Value with Adhesives and Sealants

Replacing mechanical fasteners with adhesives offers a host of benefits in the transportation industry.

October 3, 2016

With the explosion of internet shopping over the past few years, demand for delivery vehicles has skyrocketed. As a result, vehicle manufacturers have had to strive for maximum payload to keep delivery costs to a minimum. The continuing focus for manufacturers is to increase the payload of their vehicles, thereby increasing their efficiency.