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Market Trends

Growth Projected for Green Building Materials

Despite pandemic-related setbacks in the construction industry, multiple factors are creating expanding opportunities for green building materials.

November 24, 2021

According to a 2019 report by the U.S. Green Building Council, the number of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified homes has grown 19% since 2017. The current level represents an all-time high, with nearly 500,000 single-family, multi-family, and affordable housing LEED-certified units globally. More than 400,000 of these units are located in the U.S.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Henkel Financial Results Lead the News

Readers last week were most interested in Henkel’s announcement regarding its financial results for the third quarter.

Susan Sutton

November 23, 2021

Is your company experiencing similar challenges? How are you addressing them? Please reach out to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.

Four Dow Leaders Named to OUTstanding’s 2021 Leading LGBT+ Professionals Lists

A Dow leader has been recognized on one of these lists each year since 2014.

November 23, 2021

Dow recently announced that four of its leaders have earned recognition on three 2021 OUTstanding LGBT+ role models lists: LGBT+ Executives, LGBT+ Ally Executives, and LGBT+ Future Leaders.

Photo of leaders from DuPont and the Zhangjiagang government at groundbreaking ceremony.

DuPont Breaks Ground on New Facility in East China

The facility will produce a range of materials to advance applications for electrification and lightweighting in support of growing demand for DuPont’s automotive adhesives.

November 22, 2021

DuPont has broken ground on a previously announced $30 million facility in Zhangjiagang, China.

THE ADHESIVE AND SEALANT COUNCIL: 2020-2023 North American Market Report for Adhesives & Sealants

This year’s report also includes a new section focused on additive manufacturing.

November 22, 2021

Published once every three years, The Adhesive and Sealant Council’s "North American Adhesives and Sealants Market Report" features quantitative and qualitative market data in an easy-to-digest format that gives companies access to the critical data necessary to help plan for future sales growth.

Photo of the three Henkel Adhesives Technologies 2021 Supplier Awards

Henkel Adhesive Technologies Announces 2021 Supplier Award Recipients: BASF, Eastman, and Schütz

With these annual recognitions, the business unit honors the close and successful collaboration across its value chains.

November 19, 2021

Henkel Adhesive Technologies recently announced that it has awarded three strategic partners with its 2021 Supplier Awards.

Ask Dr. Dave

Bonding Polystyrene Foam

We want to bond sheets of polystyrene foam to steel and to wood. What adhesives would you recommend that will be effective and safe to use?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

November 19, 2021

Bonding polystyrene foam to steel and wood is an application that was traditionally done with contact cements or other solvent-based adhesives. Due to health and flammability concerns, however, the modern trend is to use 100% reactive systems.

Sika to Acquire MBCC Group for $6 Billion

Headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, MBCC Group is active in the field of construction systems and admixture systems.

November 18, 2021

Sika recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MBCC Group, the former BASF Construction Chemicals, from an affiliate of Lone Star Funds.

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SHURTAPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC: UV-Cured Acrylic Adhesive for Building Envelope Applications

Shurtape reports that ShurGRIP maintains high shear strength at temperatures up to 248˚F (120˚C), creating permanent, durable seals in all climates.

November 18, 2021

Shurtape Technologies LLC recently announced its latest building envelope adhesive innovation: ShurGRIP™ UV-cured acrylic adhesive.

Advancing Adhesives

New Modified Polymer Sealants for Construction Applications

Recently developed hybrid technology enables construction professionals and do-it-yourselfers to benefit from a sealant that offers superior weatherability and durability.

November 17, 2021

A new advanced modified polymer sealants line combines the best attributes of traditional silicones and polyurethanes, enabling construction professionals and do-it-yourselfers to benefit from a sealant that offers superior weatherability and durability.