Adhesives and Sealants Play Crucial Role in the EU Construction Sector Amid Energy Crisis

A careful and thoughtful approach to selecting an adhesive for rubber bonding will avoid unintended consequences and less-than-ideal results.

Bostik and Brückner Maschinenbau (Brückner), a global cast extrusion line manufacturer, have partnered to develop a coextruded, peelable, BOPET lidding film that addresses film producers' demands for streamlined production efficiencies, improved consumer ease of use, and reduced end-of-life impact through the use of optimized equipment.

The global market for pressure-sensitive adhesives is expected to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% from 2022 to 2031, according to a new report from Transparency Market Research. The report projects that the market will reach a total sales revenue of $13.8 billion by the end of the forecast period.

When identifying solutions that can offer assurance and longevity, the maintenance and reliability of assets repairs can be challenging, this white paper will look into the use of structural adhesives as the first-choice solution.

Adhesive tape offers a variety of solutions in the design and manufacturing of electric vehicles, including insulation, mounting and bonding, and thermal interfaces.

Transparency Market Research (TMR) anticipates that the global adhesives & sealants market which stood at USD 17.8 Bn in 2022, is poised to reach USD 36.1 Bn by 2031 at a CAGR of 8.2% between 2022 and 2031 forecast period.

The U.S. styrene market is showing stabiity this month, following months of sharp prce decreases earler this yea. Pnces saw a nominalgrowth of 0.59% during the third week, a marginal yet notable change compared to the drastic reducions earier in the year, paricularly inSeptember when prices dropped by over 12% in a single week. December appears to be a month of relative balance for the styrene market asglobal supply constraints, driven by planned maintenance activities in Asia has reduced competitive import pressure on U.s. manufacturers.Downstream sectors continue to plav a crucial role in shapino the styrene demand across the us, The packading industry, which heaviy relie.on styrene for productions, is reporting moderate actvity this month, and cautious inventory management is imiting any strong recovery indemand. Similarly, the construction sector is experiencing slower growth as economic uncertainties afect the production and businessactivities. Meanwhile, the automobile industry, a major styrene consumer, remains below pre-pandemic production levels despite graduaImprovements, eadina to reduced overall demand for styrene-based productsEconomic factors are also infuencing the U.s. styrene market this month. Ethylene prices, a key feedtock for producing styrene, haveincreased significantly so far this month. This upward trend in ethylene costs has added production pressure for styrene manufacturersHowever, the impact on styrene prices remains limited as reducion in imports due to global supply disruptions is helping to maintain aDalance in the market. Globaly, signifcant maintenance shutdowns have tightened styrene supply, indirectly benefting the U.s. market. Faclties such as ZhejiangPetroleum & Chemical and Formosa Chemicals in China and Taiwan, respectively, have reduced their output substantially to performmaintenance activities this month, which has limited the avalability of imported styrene has reduced the competition for domestic styrenemanufacturers, enabling them to maintain steady pricing levels. Additionaly, these supply disruptions have affected the flow of cheaperimports into the U.S., providing relief to domestic producers.

SEBS are well-positioned as high-performance materials within a circular economy for their high contribution in the reduction of carbon footprint.

World demand for hot melt adhesives expected to grow in multiple applications, latest Smithers insight reveals.

The building and construction industry is an ever-evolving industry driven by marketplace pressures and tight margins, supply chain issues, and labor shortages. Manufacturers of residential and commercial interior products are responding with products to make assembly and installation more manageable and less labor-intensive while still delivering the quality, strength, and durability that consumers demand. They’re also looking to provide architects and designers with more easy-to-use DIY solutions to recommend for homeowners’ renovation needs.

The adhesives industry will continue to develop products for the electronics industry that optimize durability and end-of-life solutions through options such as recycling and repair potential.