Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR) prices, a crucial synthetic elastomer highly utlized in tire, automotive, and insulation componentmanufacture, have remained fairly stable up to mid-May in the key Asian markets, Seasonal readjustments and numerous marketplace forcesnotwithstanding, SBR prices have been fairly resistant, by all accounts of a tenuous balance between strengthened supply conditions andstrong demand from keyindustries.

H.B. Fuller launches Millennium PG-1 EF ECO2, a high-performance roofing adhesive for commercial installation and enhancing environmental responsibility. The Millennium PG-1 EF ECO2 eliminates the need for chemical blowing agents by using naturally occurring atmospheric gases.

In plastic manufacturing, colour is crucial for brand identity, product functionality, and quality assurance. Colour masterbatch plays a vital role in achieving consistent and vibrant colours in plastic products. But how do manufacturers ensure each batch delivers uniform colour, dispersion, and performance? This article explores the detailed processes and methods used to test colour masterbatch before it reaches your production line.

Henkel Adhesives Technologies launches Technomelt Supra PRO 301 Plus, a hot melt adhesive solution specifically for high-speed machines in the pharma industry. The adhesive enables a seamless production process with consistently high quality.

Africa’s beverage industry is expanding due to several factors, including increasing levels of urbanization, shifting demographics, and evolving consumer preferences. With an increasingly diverse beverage portfolio available to consumers, effective labeling and packaging solutions are becoming even more essential for market differentiation, regulatory compliance, and sustainability goals.

During the last week of April 2025, the global styrene market experienced a bearish trend due to excess supply, decreasing demand. And regional market challenges, all of which together caused prices to drop in major markets.

At ‘The Battery Show Europe’ (June 3-5, 2025, Messe Stuttgart, hall 10 – booth G10) Henkel will showcase its latest advances in adhesives, functional coatings, thermal management, and sealing solutions – key enablers of safer, more efficient, and more sustainable EV batteries. These core technologies, now enhanced with AI-powered simulation and debonding innovations, help OEMs and battery manufacturers reduce development cycles and costs, enhance performance and enable circularity across the battery lifecycle.

The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally reshaped the way the world operates, and one of the most significant shifts was the exponential growth of the global e-commerce market. As physical stores shut their doors during lockdowns, online shopping surged to unprecedented heights, and this trend shows no signs of slowing down. By 2025, the global e-commerce market is projected to reach a staggering $4.32 trillion USD in revenue, and by 2029, that number will rise to $5.89 trillion USD, with 3.6 billion users expected worldwide.

One of the exciting aspects of adhesive innovation is giving converters and manufacturers the opportunity to create need where it didn’t exist before. Twenty years ago, for example, who knew that we needed wall decals that we can reposition multiple times to enable us to transform the look of our living space? This is just one of many products making use of microsphere adhesive technology. And it doesn’t stop there. Another relatively new pressure sensitive market is linerless labels, a market estimated to grow at CAGR 5.48% between 2024 and 2032. A wide range of businesses are now choosing linerless labels as a conduit to improve their sustainability and competitive edge. It’s really exciting how businesses are exploring the potential of microsphere adhesive technology.

Almost everything you see and touch in a vehicle relies on adhesives or sealants. The dashboard components, headliner, and trim are held together with adhesives. Outside, adhesives secure the cladding, lift gate, and headlights. Even your vehicle’s brand decal stays on during all kinds of weather because of adhesives.

The medical plastic industry in Europe is continuously growing. According to Persistence Market Research, the Europe medical plastic market is projected to reach US$10.9 billion by 2025, with a remarkable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. This surge in growth is expected to propel the market value to US$17 billion by 2032.

The global hot-melt adhesives industry is driven by several evolving trends, such as: Low odor Low VOC Solutions for hard-to-bond substrates, etc. In addition, governments and regulatory bodies are placing limits on trace chemicals produced during the processing of raw materials used in HMA formulations. The highlights include: 1. Eastman’s low odor hydrocarbon resins 2. Evonik’s APAO for foamed hot-melt applications 3. Dow’s polar and non-polar ethylene copolymers