The global hot-melt adhesives market is witnessing significant growth, due to growth in end-use industries, rapid industrialization rate and expansion of packaging industry, and demand of environmental friendly adhesives and regulations for recycling.

As new technologies and materials become available, medical devices and components continue to evolve in the rapidly changing healthcare market. Over the past decade, devices ranging from surgical tools to respiratory masks, and even straightforward components like tubing and connectors, have experienced dramatic transformations in their look and functionality.

The shift in preference from using normal bitumen in the construction activities of road to use of polymer modified bitumen will propel the PMB market in coming years. The superior quality and low maintenance of the product will further push the polymer modified bitumen market to new heights in coming years. Commercial use of PMB is rising and will see immense growth opportunity in the developing countries.

SBS rubber is flexible and has the memory to return to its original form. The addition of SBS rubber to asphalt increases the flow characteristics and improves the low-temperature flexibility and fatigue resistance of roofing asphalt.  The end product is a high-performance, 2-3 ply system

Much of a label’s effectiveness is due to its adhesive. An artful label designed to encourage a purchase or a heat-resistant label made for track and trace applications will fail miserably if it doesn’t stay where it belongs. Quality graphics and print, scratch or fade resistant coatings, and sturdy substrate materials are all important features that make up a good label. Just as important is the quality of the adhesive.

PET prices across global markets have been tracking a bullish trend since October/November on the back of limited supplies as well as firm feedstock costs. According to the data from ChemOrbis Price Index, prices in major markets are currently hovering around their multi-year highs while the nearing high season in the Northern Hemisphere is supporting a firm outlook for the near term.

Medalist® Compounds Developed by Teknor Apex for Cold-Storage Applications Meet Stringent Regulatory Requirements and Open Possibility of Down-Gauging Film

The global automotive elastomers market is expected to flourish at a significant CAGR of 5.72% during the forecast period according to the latest report from Research Nester. Moreover, the global automotive elastomers market is expected to garner USD 9.2 Billion by the end of 2024. Asia-Pacific captures the largest market share in the global automotive elastomers and is likely to showcase a lucrative growth over the forecast period.

The adhesive industry is booming, and that trend likely will continue, according to most industry experts. According to a Business Insider's report, most researchers expect the market to increase by 60 percent from the final 2016 number of $7.39 billion to over $12 billion by 2023. This translates to a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3 percent.

The adhesive industry is booming, and that trend likely will continue, according to most industry experts. According to a Business Insider's report, most researchers expect the market to increase by 60 percent from the final 2016 number of $7.39 billion to over $12 billion by 2023. This translates to a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3 percent.

The global thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPEE) market size was estimated at USD 845.2 million in 2016. Rising substitution of thermosets and other conventionally heavy materials such as metals and wood is expected to remain a key driving factor for the industry over the forecast period. 

Kuraray is exhibiting its new polymer Septon Bio along with Hybrar, Eval, Genestar and new Mowiflex at Fakuma