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Market Trends

Chemicals Segment Driving Fiber Drums Market Growth

North America is expected to have high potential growth.

March 11, 2019

The global fiber drums market is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1% during the forecast period of 2018-2027, according to a recent report from Future Market Insights (FMI).

Making the Uncertain Certain in the Adhesives and Sealants Supply Chain

How supply chains can safeguard against inevitable future uncertainties.

Merilee Kern

March 6, 2019

The convergence of social and demographic trends, consumer behavior and new technologies like the blockchain, mobility, and various facets of “the cloud” are continually re-shaping mission-critical business areas across industries.

Editor's Memo

The Adhesives and Sealants Supply Chain

This month’s issue looks at how adhesives and sealants are handled along the way, as well as the difficulties that might arise.

Teresa McPherson

March 4, 2019

Adhesives and sealants manufacturers and suppliers are facing many new challenges to their supply chains.

2019 Raw Materials and Chemicals Roundtable

Uncertainty, rising costs and sustainability are among the concerns facing the raw materials market.

Teresa McPherson

February 5, 2019

The raw materials market is continuously impacted by factors including rising prices, limited supply and other uncertainties.

AIR SCIENCE: Safety Cabinet

February 5, 2019

The single EC blower motor design allows for ease of use and reliability.

Ask Dr. Dave

Ask Dr. Dave: What does fumed silica do for adhesives and sealants compared to other thickeners?

Dave Dunn's December 2018 column.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

December 10, 2018

What does fumed silica do for adhesives and sealants compared to other thickeners like wood flour or clays, and how do you handle the huge clouds of dust from the bags?

Editor's Memo

How to Use the Buyers’ Guide

Our annual resource for raw materials, equipment and services used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, pressure sensitives, and tapes and labels.

Teresa McPherson

December 1, 2018

Welcome to ASI’s annual Buyers’ Guide, a purchasing and applications resource for raw materials, equipment and services used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, pressure sensitives, and adhesives and sealants products such as tapes and labels.