Water-based adhesives and sealants will reportedly continue to capture the largest share of demand, supported by these products’ low emissions and use in a wide range of applications.

Polyurethane dominated the flexible foam market, accounting for over 60% of the overall demand in 2018.

Lunamelt™ HL 2838 is a tape application designed primarily for carton sealing.

It is reportedly the first non-chrome aerospace pretreatment coating to be qualified to the U.S. Department of Defense’s specification for chemical conversion coatings applied to aluminum.

MAPEI recently extended its Elastocolor product line of coatings to include Elastocolor Primer AR.

The market is growing at a CAGR of 7.2%.

The product reportedly delivers strong adhesion and extended wear, as well as design and manufacturing flexibility.

The 2019 Business Forum theme is: Driving Growth in Volatile Times Through Sustainable Supply Chain Management.

The IPC Education Foundation reportedly focuses on strengthening and shaping the next generation of workers.

The pressure-sensitive adhesive was reportedly developed for medical use.