The global market for adhesives and sealants in 2017 reached 34 billion dry lbs, valued at $59 billion. North America represented approximately 30% of the global market.

This company recently introduced several new adhesives for flexible packaging laminating adhesives, and pressure-sensitive adhesives.

The market for bio-based adhesives and sealants is expected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.49%.

Industrial assembly and decorating operations are increasing their use of atmospheric plasma and flame surface treaters to improve adhesive bonding. These safe and green technologies activate surfaces to enable stronger bonds with plastics, composites, wood, glass and metal surfaces.

Stay tape is a glue-backed tape used in the rigid box manufacturing process.

Fluor Corp. recently announced it has completed the construction of a high-performance adhesives manufacturing facility.

This company recently revised its website features.

The FEICA European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and Expo saw a record number of delegates attend this year’s event.

The automotive adhesives market is set to grow rapidly over the coming five years as manufacturers move to lightweight vehicle designs, meet increased demand for crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) and sport-utility vehicles (SUVs), and use a range of different materials, according to a recent Smithers Apex report.

Mactac Industrial Tapes recently announced it is expanding distribution of its industrial tapes.