Happy New Year, everyone! For many companies in the adhesives and sealants industry, 2014 was a year of renewed optimism.

Below are the year’s most-viewed feature articles on the ASI website (posted and viewed from 1/1/14 to date).

Below are the year’s most-viewed market trends stories on the ASI website (posted and viewed from 1/1/14 to date).

Below are the year’s most-viewed news stories on the ASI website (posted and viewed from 1/1/14 to date).

Below are the year’s most-viewed new product stories on the ASI website (posted and viewed from 1/1/14 to date).

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.

The DONG Energy Solar Challenge is a highly competitive solar boat race that generates some of the most dynamic designs and construction techniques in composite technology and sustainability.

Workplace wellness programs are very popular right now. In fact, according to the 2012 Deloitte Survey of U.S. Employers, 62% planned to increase wellness and preventive health programs.

Caring about customers is one of the best ways to differentiate your business and gain long-term consumer loyalty. But how can employers operationalize such a “soft” skill?

Solvents are an important part of adhesive, paint, varnish and printing ink formulations.