A newly published report values the global acrylic pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) market at $ 4,259 million in 2024 and predicts the market will reach $5,864 million by 2031. The study, published by QY Research reports that the market is witnessing a compound annual growth rate of 4.7% during the period of 2025 to 2031. […]
The material solutions company UPM announced that its UPM Raflatac business area and reporting segment will be renamed UPM Adhesive Materials. The new name became effective June 12, 2025. The name change supports the business area’s strategic direction to accelerate its growth beyond label materials into graphics solutions and specialty tapes. UPM Raflatac will remain […]
Kraton Corp. has strategically realigned its operations to sharpen its focus on core capabilities and accelerate growth. As part of the realignment, the company will exit its Dover, Ohio, manufacturing site and transition away from the Dimer and Polyamides business lines. “Our strategy is clear: focus where we have the greatest impact and drive the […]
In the first quarter of 2025, Sika generated record sales of CHF 2,678.3 million (previous year: CHF 2,648.0 million). This equates to an increase of 1.1% in Swiss francs. Sika once again succeeded in achieving organic growth in a declining overall market and grew by 0.9% in the first three months of the year. The […]
Manufacturers are focused on successfully navigating continually changing conditions to serve customers while driving profitable growth. End-to-end supply chains are evolving, creating shifting demand patterns and customer order volatility. Manufacturers are jumping through hoops to satisfy customer needs and feel like they are on a teeter-totter of unpredictability, yet they must drive high levels of […]
Specialty chemical manufacturer Pilot Chemical Co. has hired Graeme Biggin as vice president of growth and innovation, effective immediately. Biggin is an accomplished business development and innovation leader with 28 years of experience in the oleo and specialty chemical industry. In this role, he will be responsible for leading and driving Pilot Chemical’s growth strategy […]
The ChemQuest Group recently the appointment of five new directors with diverse expertise who will support specialty materials clients with tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services. New to the global consulting firm are: Sanjeev Dey, Ph.D.; Marc de Pater; Henry DiGregorio; Arpit Dwivedi; and Frederick Myers, Ph.D. Dey […]
This issue of ASI features a number of topics, including formulating ultra-low monomer solvent-free adhesives, how to optimize a manufacturing process with heat-activated sealants and structural adhesives, using captured carbon to create methanol for adhesives, and innovations for the packaging of adhesives. Also included in this month’s issue is an article on the use of […]
According to a McKinsey study, investment in supply chain digitization is slowing down after rapid growth in 2020-2023. On the other hand, the McKinsey Global Supply Chain Leader Survey finds that nine out of 10 respondents continue to experience supply chain challenges. And, according to Reuters, supply chain glitches dominated the latest company earnings season, […]
Research firm MarketsandMarkets has released a new report that predicts the global sustainable adhesive tapes market will grow from $3.2 billion in 2024 to $4.9 billion by 2030. The market is expected to show at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5% from 2025 to 2030. This growth is primarily driven by increasing consumer […]
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