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The U.S. housing market and the continued move towards lighter vehicles are two factors that are driving the U.S. adhesives and sealants industry, as well as the broader chemical sector. 

Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd. presented technical talks on four innovative coating solutions at the 2023 European Coatings Show (ECS) in Nuremberg, Germany. 

Clariant and Omya joined forces on a new project to tackle concerns surrounding the yellowing of the increasingly popular silane modified polymers (SMP) sealants. 

National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) President and CEO Eric R. Byer released a statement regarding legislation introduced in the U.S. Congress to reform the freight rail industry.

Mactac^® Engineered Tapes & Laminates recently unveiled its newest product line featuring 100% solids, solvent-free acrylic tapes.

DIN CERTCO certifies products using the C14 radiocarbon method and ASTM D 6866:2021 protocol instead of merely calculating the bio-content.

Due to growing demand, the WACKER chemical group is expanding its production and cartridge filling capacities for silicone sealants at its Nünchritz site in Germany. 

Brenntag recently announced the acquisition of Aik Moh Group, a chemical distributor headquartered in Singapore. 

In response to regulatory change requirements and industry demand for safer assembly solutions, Henkel has exchanged certain raw materials in selected products in its LOCTITE range of instant adhesives.

The British Competition and Markets Authority provided Sika with provisional negative feedback regarding INEOS Enterprises as a prospective buyer for the divestment of MBCC Group’s chemical admixtures assets, due to competition concerns.