Ceresana has analyzed the global market for adhesives for the sixth time: Around 13.5 million tons of adhesives are currently consumed every year. The current edition of the adhesives market study provides key information on demand, production, imports and exports from 2020 onwards – and forecasts up to 2032.
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Dow has declared a dividend of 70 cents per share, payable March 8, 2024, to shareholders of record on February 29, 2024.
This marks the 450th consecutive dividend paid by the Company or its affiliates since 1912.
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Kraton Corporation has completed a $35 million investment to upgrade its crude tall oil (CTO) biorefinery towers in its Panama City, Florida manufacturing facility. The new infrastructure was completed in November with the highest safety and quality standards, for continued service to customers.
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The global market for liquid silicone rubber is set to grow on account of a surge in the use of liquid silicone rubber in agriculture. The agricultural sector has seen substantial expansion and innovation, including industry disruptors like aquaponics (hydroponics), precision agriculture, and water desalination. For irrigation, accurate fertilizer and pesticide application, water filtering, and circulation treatments under unfavorable weather and field-erosive conditions, modern agricultural practices require cutting-edge innovation (such as bioengineering). As a result, the use of liquid silicone rubber is expanding due to its durability, salt resistance, and sanitation.
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The demand for aircraft tires is expected to rise due to advancements in tire manufacturing technologies, including the utilization of next-generation materials such as synthetic elastomer rubber and cross-linkable rubber. These materials offer enhanced durability and contribute to improved fuel efficiency by reducing tire weight. Additionally, the growing demand for aircraft in both combat and non-combat operations in the defense sector, coupled with increased government investments in aviation infrastructure, is expected to drive the market forward.
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Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) is known as a robust plant-derived ingredient consisting of remarkable functional properties that accurately suit its industrial applications such as a binder, thickening agent, filler, anti-cracking agent, fat replacer, disintegrate, emulsifying agent, absorbing agent, and many more.
The aforementioned functional properties of MCC make it a good fit as an ingredient in manufacturing several other products like cosmetics and personal care, paints and coatings, detergents, dye absorbers, rubber, etc. Among numerous end-use industries, the pharmaceutical industry is predicted to showcase steady growth over the next few years.
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Research Nester published a report titled “Conductive Silicone Rubber Market: Global Demand Analysis & Opportunity Outlook 2035” which delivers detailed overview of the global conductive silicone rubber market in terms of market segmentation by product type, end-use, and by region.
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LyondellBasell announced it has made the final investment decision to build the company’s first industrial-scale catalytic advanced recycling demonstration plant at its Wesseling, Germany, site. Using LyondellBasell’s proprietary MoReTec technology, this plant will be the first commercial scale, single-train advanced recycling plant to convert post-consumer plastic waste into feedstock for production of new plastic materials that can be ran at net zero GHG emissions. The new plant is expected to have an annual capacity of 50,000 tons per year and is designed to recycle the amount of plastic packaging waste generated by over 1.2 million German citizens per year. Construction is planned to be completed by the end of 2025.
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Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel launches two advanced thermal insulation products made from low-level Bisphenol A (BPA) recycled PET fibers (rPET) into the global range of comfortemp®, Freudenberg’s thermal insulation brand. The introduction of DOWN FEEL WA 150LB and FIBERBALL WB 400LB underscores Freudenberg’s commitment to innovation and sustainability.
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The global rubber process oil market is estimated to grow majorly on account of rapid growth in automotive sector. The rubber industry plays a role in the automotive sector particularly in the consumption of Rubber Process Oils. As the global demand for automobiles continues to increase there is a rise in the need for Rubber Process Oils. In 2021, the worldwide revenue generated by the manufacturing industry reached approximately USD 2.80 trillion. This industry heavily depends on rubber products, like tires, gaskets, hoses and shock absorbers that are manufactured using Rubber Process Oils.
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