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Solvent-Based Formulations Lead Spray Adhesives Market Growth

The solvent-based spray adhesive segment reportedly accounts for the largest share of the overall spray adhesives market.

January 16, 2018

The spray adhesives market is projected to reach $3.41 billion by 2022 from the estimated $2.72 billion in 2017.

Ask Dr. Dave

Can you comment on the stresses created by structural adhesive bonding?

Dave Dunn's January 2018 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

January 12, 2018

The primary forces are shrinkage of the adhesive on curing and large differences in thermal expansion coefficients between the substrates and the adhesive. High stresses can cause delamination of bonds or damage to the substrates, such as glass cracking.

RPM Reports Record Second-Quarter Results

Net sales of $1.32 billion were up 10.5% over the $1.19 billion reported a year ago.

January 9, 2018

RPM International Inc. recently reported record sales, net income and diluted earnings per share for its fiscal 2018 second quarter.

Bostik Completes Acquisition of XL Brands

With this acquisition, Arkema reportedly actively pursues the development of Bostik.

January 5, 2018

Bostik recently announced it has completed the acquisition of XL Brands, a provider of floor covering adhesives in the U.S.

RadTech Announces 2018 Board Members

Todd Fayne, Sunny Ye, and Mike Bonner were elected by RadTech members to serve a two-year term.

January 4, 2018

RadTech recently announced the election of new board members.

Global Bonding Films Market to Jump 9%

Among film types, epoxy films are expected to witness a higher growth rate during the forecasted period.

January 3, 2018

The global bonding films market is expected to grow from $632.41 million in 2016 to reach $1218.14 million by 2023.

Growing End Use Applications Driving Silicone Adhesives Market

Among regional segments, Asia-Pacific accounts for the major share of the overall silicone adhesives market.

January 3, 2018

The silicone adhesives market size is estimated at $2.18 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach $2.95 billion by 2022.

Specialty Polymers Appoints Sales Agent

The partnership will reportedly enable the coatings and adhesive companies based in the region to have access to the water-based emulsion polymers and adhesives.

January 2, 2018

Specialty Polymers Inc. recently signed an agreement with Olivieri & Associates to represent the company in Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and the Caribbean.

Editor's Memo

Innovation in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Many adhesives and sealants applications require innovative production processes

Teresa McPherson

January 1, 2018

How much time do you think you spend in a day looking at a screen, be it a cell phone, tablet, computer screen or television? I know I’m sometimes guilty of checking my email on my phone one last time before bed—long after I’ve asked my kids to turn off and put away their devices. Research has shown that people spend an average of 8 hrs, 41 min on media devices, compared to 8 hrs, 21 min sleeping a day—a pretty remarkable statistic. Manufacturers of these devices are driving innovation in adhesives and sealants.

Advancing Adhesives

Adhesives and Sealants' Role in Electronics Device Design

Mobile electronics device design trends are driving adhesive innovation.

January 1, 2018

Design is all about tradeoffs. Mobile device manufacturers have to balance everything from cost and aesthetics to performance and durability―and then design a product that can both survive and thrive in today’s competitive consumer markets.