Adhesives & Sealants

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H.B. Fuller Acquires UK-based HS Butyl

In a move to accelerate its expansion into the $15 billion global waterproofing tape market, US adhesives major H.B. Fuller has acquired HS Butyl, the UK’s largest manufacturer and distributor of butyl tapes for a wide variety of applications within the construction, infrastructure, automotive and renewable energy industries. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

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FEICA to Launch New Adhesives and Sealants Report

FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry, will publish its latest study of the program “The European Adhesives and Sealants” on Sep. 14, 2023, at this year’s European Adhesive & Sealant Conference and Expo.

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The State of the US Specialty Chemicals Industry
Reshaping Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing

The State of the US Specialty Chemicals Industry

SOCMA's Jenn Klein examines how specialty chemical manufacturers — the invisible backbone behind pharmaceuticals, electronics, agriculture, and energy — are navigating supply chain shifts, policy uncertainty, and constant change while remaining resilient, disciplined, and focused on execution.