- In December 2020, Hexcel Corporation strengthened its strategic cooperation with Aerospace contractor Safran to cover a wider range of commercial aerospace applications. Hexcel has long been Safran's reliable source for high-tech, high-performance composites like carbon fiber, dry textiles and adhesives.
- In June 2019, the Adhesive Technologies business segment of Henkel opened a new production facility in Montornés, Spain, for aerospace applications. The new facility would boost Henkel's production capacity and enable the company to fulfill the growing demand for high-performance solutions from the Aerospace sector.
- In May 2024, Solvay introduced AeroPaste 1003, an epoxy-based structural paste adhesive designed for bonding metallic and composite parts. This product aims to increase part assembly efficiency and offers processing flexibility, suitable for rapid assembly and repair applications, including out-of-autoclave processes.
- In May 2024, H.B. Fuller Company acquired ND Industries Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of aerospace adhesives for interiors. This acquisition aims to bolster H.B. Fuller's strategic position in high-margin market segments within the functional coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) industry.
- In May 2024, Arkema announced its agreement to acquire Dow’s flexible packaging laminating adhesives business, a leading producer in the market. This acquisition is expected to significantly expand Arkema’s portfolio of solutions for flexible packaging, enabling the company to become a key player in this attractive market segment.
