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Dow Continues Partnership with Aston Martin

For more than 25 years, Dow Automotive Systems has supplied Aston Martin models with structural adhesive solutions.

March 1, 2018

Aston Martin and Dow recently announced the continuation of their technical development partnership.

Total, Borealis and NOVA Chemicals to Form Petrochemicals Joint Venture

The joint venture will commence subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals.

February 23, 2018

Total S.A., Borealis AG and NOVA Chemicals Corp. have signed definitive agreements to form a joint venture in petrochemicals on the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Asia-Pacific Leads Aviation Adhesives and Sealants Market

The epoxy resins segment is expected to account for 45.6% of the global adhesives and sealants market by 2025.

February 22, 2018

The global aviation adhesives and sealants market size is predicted to be worth $1.17 billion by 2025.

Vehicle Ownership Rates Driving Auto Refinish Coating Market

The automotive refinish coating market is expected to grow to $12 billion by the end of 2022.

February 9, 2018

Polyurethane has the highest potential for growth in the automotive refinish coating market and is anticipated to gain share at the expense of other resin types. The polyurethane segment is predicted to be worth just under $4.7 billion at the end of 2022.

PPG: Aerospace Sealant Spray

February 9, 2018

Advance samples of this company’s new PPG PRO-SEAL™ 815M aerospace sealant spray are available.

CHEMLINE: Barrier Coating

February 8, 2018

CHEMLINE 2265 is a new interior lining and an exterior coating for large diameter transmission lines of potable water, waste water, and raw water.

HENKEL: RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive

February 5, 2018

This company has introduced Loctite SI 5930 FIT, an RTV silicone rubber adhesive for in-tire bonding applications.

SCOTT BADER: Structural Adhesive

January 30, 2018

Fosnough will be responsible for all operations of the Epoxy Interest Group of the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute.

BASF and Sirrus to Develop New Automotive Coatings

The agreement reportedly intends for BASF to further develop a new class of high-performance automotive coatings based on Sirrus’ proprietary methylene malonate technology.

January 22, 2018

BASF’s Coatings Division has entered into a joint development agreement with Sirrus Inc.