Daubert Chemical recently announced its Daubond^®U8508-10 hot-melt polyurethane adhesive has been approved by UL and Intertek as a recognized component in fire-rated steel.

The increasing demand for efficiency and materials with superior structural properties are expected to drive the global microspheres market to $5.2 billion by 2018.

Evans Adhesive Corp. recently announced it has received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Ohio River Valley Women’s Business Council.

Avery Dennison recently announced that “Generation,” the University of Michigan’s 2013 solar car, features an Avery Dennison vehicle wrap film.

The first ever UK National Employee Ownership Day is scheduled to take place July 4 by the  Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS).

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. recently announced income from continuing operations of $2.6 million for the second quarter ending May 31, 2013.

Adchem Corp. recently announced it has released two new bonding studies covering nine adhesive tape systems for several compounds of rubber materials manufactured by BRP.

H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for the second quarter that ended June 1.

The construction of a 2-km high-pressure steam grid reportedly delivers the first part of a steam grid in the Rotterdam Botlek, which has now begun to supply the company with high-pressure steam generated from waste rather than fossil fuel.

Sika recently announced it has acquired Everbuild Building Products Ltd., reportedly the UK’s largest independent manufacturer of sealants, adhesives and construction chemicals.