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ExxonMobil Singapore Begins Butyl and Resin Production

The new 140,000-tonnes-per-year butyl plant will produce premium halobutyl rubber.

June 27, 2018

ExxonMobil recently announced it has begun production of hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin and halobutyl rubber at its integrated manufacturing complex in Singapore.

Double-Sided Tape Market to Reach $13 Billion

The double-sided tape market in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

June 19, 2018

The double-sided tape market is estimated at $9.41 billion in 2018, and is projected to reach $13.15 billion by 2023.

Arsenal Capital Forms Meridian Adhesives Group Following Acquisition of ATC, Acquires Epoxy Tech

Following its acquisition of Adhesives Technology Corp., Arsenal Capital Partners has formed Meridian Adhesives Group and acquired Epoxy Technology, Inc.

June 6, 2018

According to Arsenal Capital Partners, it brings significant experience in the $60 billion global adhesives and sealants market, having previously built Royal Adhesives and Sealants through nine strategic acquisitions and creating a global supplier of adhesives and sealants with sales in excess of $600 million annually.

Marketing and the Myth of “A New Idea”

Using a more strategic and holistic approach can provide greater marketing results.

Andy Slipher

June 1, 2018

One of the biggest marketing challenges across almost all industries is the constant search for the next idea—the one that’s going to hook and reel in new customers and clientele. It’s the idea that constantly eludes them; yet, if they find it, it promises more revenues, long-term relationships, and evergreen sales.

Advancing Adhesives

Accelerating 3D Printing for Industrial Manufacturing

Henkel’s Adhesive Technology business enters the 3D printing market.

June 1, 2018

Based on strategic partnerships with technology leaders such as Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) and Carbon 3D, as well as investments into its R&D and application capabilities, Henkel intends to accelerate additive manufacturing processes beyond prototyping to final parts production with a growing portfolio of 3D printing solutions, including advanced materials, services, and equipment.

Market Trends

Hot Melts: A Dynamic, Growing Market

Asia-Pacific is the largest geographical region for hot-melt adhesives, was estimated to be worth $2.9 billion in 2015.

June 1, 2018

Changing consumer trends taking hold at different rates globally will make hot-melt adhesives a dynamic market expected to grow to more than $7.5 billion by 2021.