Global demand for adhesives and sealants is forecast to rise 4.5% per year through 2019 to 20.2 million metric tons, valued at $64 billion. Strong growth in construction activity will underpin advances, driven by increased urbanization and infrastructure improvements in developing countries, combined with rebounding construction spending in Western Europe and the U.S.

The three-day Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Spring Convention and Expo, which will be held April 18-20 in New Orleans, will include concurrent technical sessions focusing on business development and market trends, government relations issues, and advanced technology (see the Preliminary Program on p. 18), as well as an Expo.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Spring Convention and Expo will take place April 18-20 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. The three-day event will include concurrent technical sessions focusing on business development and market trends, government relations issues, and advanced technology, as well as an Expo.

As chair of the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) for 2015-2016, I wanted to pose a few questions to you, the readers of ASI.

I work in the technical department developing coatings based on various polymer backbones. I am familiar with typical polyurethane raw materials, but have recently become aware of polyaspartic coatings. Could you provide an overview of this technology?

New Orleans is a study in contrasts. From boozy Bourbon Street and the mansions of the Garden District, to the various voodoo, literary, and culinary tours, New Orleans has many personalities.

Throughout my more than two-decade tenure as an executive coach and vice president in corporate America, I have seen millions of dollars senselessly lost due to ineffective communication.

The Internet of Everything, cloud computing/big data and 3D printing are three of the technologies most likely to transform the world during the next five years, according to IHS Technology.

Light-curing adhesives are essential in many industries because they speed up the production process. Many applications in the optoelectronics and automotive industries, such as cameras, electronics displays, and LEDs and sensors, wouldn’t be possible without the use of these types of adhesives.