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Figure 1. Pressure-sensitive adhesives market size by product, 2013-2024 ($ million)

Market Trends

Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives Market to Cross $11 Billion by 2024

Lightweighting and replacing mechanical fasteners are key trends driving growth for PSAs in transportation.

July 2, 2018

The pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) market is expected to surpass $11 billion by 2024, according to a research report by Global Market Insights Inc. The growth is due to increasing usage in the automotive and transportation industry, as PSAs are finding use as alternatives to bolts, clips, and rivets, thus improving the speed and ease of assembly.

H.B. Fuller Co. Net Revenue Leaps 41% in Second Quarter 2018

Net revenue for the second quarter of 2018 was $789.4 million, an increase of 40.5%.

July 2, 2018

H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for the second quarter.

Tape Talk

Understanding How Tape Works

Surface conditions and temperature can affect tape performance.

Michel Merkx

July 1, 2018

Have you ever wondered how tape works? When a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape is bonded to a surface, many factors are involved; understanding these dynamics will help ensure that tapes are bonded correctly and perform as expected.

DOW PERFORMANCE SILICONES: Silicone Adhesives

June 26, 2018

DOWSIL™ SE 9100 and 9160 adhesives have been added to this company’s line of one-part, room-temperature cure silicone solutions.

Bostik Continues Tour de France Partnership

As part of its sponsorship, Bostik will leverage a range of promotional opportunities.

June 21, 2018

Bostik recently announced that it will be the official partner for smart adhesives at this year's Tour de France.

DOW PERFORMANCE SILICONES: Fast-Cure Adhesive

June 19, 2018

This company has unveiled DOWSIL™ EA 3500G fast-cure adhesive, a new silicone capable of building primerless adhesion within 10 min at room temperature

Dow Automotive Systems Honored by Honda Brazil

This is the second year in a row that Dow has received the recognition from Honda Brazil.

June 13, 2018

Dow Automotive Systems recently received top supplier recognition from Honda Brazil for excellence in quality and delivery.

Global Spray Adhesive Market to Rise Nearly 6%

The Asia-Pacific is reportedly the emerging market for spray adhesives.

June 11, 2018

The spray adhesive market is projected to witness a compound annual growth rate of 5.81% over the forecast period to reach a total market size of $5.143 billion by 2023.

Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: What alternatives to isocyanates exist for sealants for construction applications?

Dave Dunn's June 2018 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

June 8, 2018

We want to make polyurethane-type sealants for some construction applications but do not want to handle isocyanates. What are the alternatives?

Arsenal Capital Forms Meridian Adhesives Group Following Acquisition of ATC, Acquires Epoxy Tech

Following its acquisition of Adhesives Technology Corp., Arsenal Capital Partners has formed Meridian Adhesives Group and acquired Epoxy Technology, Inc.

June 6, 2018

According to Arsenal Capital Partners, it brings significant experience in the $60 billion global adhesives and sealants market, having previously built Royal Adhesives and Sealants through nine strategic acquisitions and creating a global supplier of adhesives and sealants with sales in excess of $600 million annually.