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ROSS: Planetary Mixer

April 5, 2018

This company has expanded its PDDM planetary mixer line.

Adhesives Market Value to Reach $53 Billion by 2022

On the basis of type, non-reactive adhesives segment reportedly dominated the overall adhesives market.

April 5, 2018

The global adhesives market is expected to reach $53,503 million by 2022 supported by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% during the forecast period.

Builder Confidence Remains on Solid Footing in March 2018

The Housing Market Index component gauging current sales conditions held steady at 77.

April 4, 2018

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes edged down one point to a level of 70 in March from a downwardly revised February reading on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), but remains in strong territory.

Sartomer Expands Distribution Agreement with Harwick Standard

The agreement will allow the company to market and sell Sartomer specialty (meth) acrylate additives and co-agents.

April 4, 2018

Sartomer Americas recently announced that it is expanding its distribution network through a partnership with Harwick Standard Distribution Corp.

MICHELMAN: Surface Additive

April 3, 2018

This company’s new wood coating is a water-based surface additive for use in exterior wood stains and sealants.

H.B. Fuller Income Jumps 42% in First Quarter 2018

Net income for the first quarter of 2018 was $47.7 million.

April 3, 2018

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced financial results for the first quarter that ended March 3.

Editor's Memo

Collaborating for Success in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Teamwork among departments can ensure business success in multiple settings.

Teresa McPherson

April 2, 2018

The issue you are holding in your hands (whether a physical copy or virtual on an electronic device) is the result of the collaboration of a number of people in various locations around the globe—many of whom have never met!

Introduction to Farnesene-Based Polyols for Adhesives and Sealants Formulation

A new hydrophobic polyol derived from a renewable source offers lower viscosity than hydroxyl-terminated polybutadienes (HTPBs) of the same molecular weight.

Herbert Chao Steve Henning Nan Tian Tomas Trnka

April 2, 2018

Hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) resins are known to have a higher viscosity than polyether polyols of the same molecular weight. A new hydrophobic polyol derived from renewable resources, namely polyfarnesene diol, has been developed having lower viscosity than the HTPBs of the same molecular weight.

Case Study

Customized Coatings for an Outdoor Structural Application

Valspar created four architectural coatings for a multi-use amphitheater in Maryland.

April 2, 2018

Located in a spacious park located at the center of downtown Columbia, Md., Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods is a tribute to the arts and the environment.

From the ASC President: Gather with the Adhesives and Sealants Industry in Miami

The ASC 2018 Annual Spring Convention and Expo provides opportunities to learn, share, and network with industry professionals.

Bill Allmond

April 2, 2018

I am pleased to share exciting details about the ASC 2018 Annual Spring Convention and Expo. As you know, this annual event is the largest U.S. gathering of adhesive and sealant professionals.