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AAMA Updates Standard for Adhesive Systems Designed to Attach Simulated Divided Lite Bars to Glass

AAMA 813-19, Voluntary Specification and Test Methods for Adhesives Used in Simulated Divided Lite Bars, was originally released in 2011 to establish minimum performance criteria for adhesive systems used in such attachments for the fenestration industry.

September 12, 2019

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has updated a standard for adhesive systems designed to attach simulated divided lite (SDL) bars to glass.

Sika to Acquire China-Based Silicone Sealants and Adhesives Manufacturer Crevo-Hengxin

Crevo-Hengxin is a family-owned manufacturer of a broad range of silicone products used for solar energy, facades, fenestration, insulated glass, interior finishing, and other sealing and bonding applications.

September 10, 2019

Sika recently announced that it has agreed to acquire Crevo-Hengxin, a Chinese manufacturer of silicone sealants and adhesives used in both industry and construction applications.

PSTC Opens Call for Abstracts for 2020 Annual Event

The deadline to submit abstracts is September 25.

September 9, 2019

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) recently announced its call for abstracts for the opportunity to present during the Building & Construction Industry: Markets and Applications Track at its upcoming annual event, the historically known Tape Summit, taking place in Orlando, Fla., May 6-9, 2020.

SIKA CORP.: Silicone Adhesive for Vertical Glass Applications

According to Sika, SikaTack Panel-50 is a one-component neutral curing silicone that combines mechanical strength with excellent elasticity.

September 5, 2019

Sika Corp. recently introduced SikaTack Panel-50 into its vertical glass product line offering.

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Chromaflo Technologies’ Personnel Adjustments Lead the News

Readers last week were most interested in news from Chromaflo Technologies regarding a number of personnel announcements.

Susan Sutton

September 3, 2019

Do you have personnel news to share with the industry? Please send press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

MAPEI: Fast-Curing Adhesive for Wood Subfloors

Designed for use in interior settings, MAPEI’s Ultrabond ECO 907 reportedly works to bond most common construction materials, including plywood and lumber framing, engineered and solid wood flooring, carpet tackstrips, and polystyrene insulation boards.

August 27, 2019

MAPEI recently introduced Ultrabond ECO 907, a fast-curing, 100% solids, silane-modified polymer, gun-grade adhesive for basic wood subfloor construction.

Meridian Adhesives Group Acquires Epoxies, Etc.

Based in Cranston, R.I., Epoxies, Etc. offers products that are used in the electronic, electrical, construction, and decorative industries.

August 27, 2019

Meridian Adhesives Group recently announced its acquisition of Epoxies, Etc., a resin formulator of epoxies, urethanes, and silicones.

Builder Confidence Trending Higher as Interest Rates Move Lower

The HMI index gauging current sales conditions for newly built single-family homes increased two points to 73, and the component measuring traffic of prospective buyers rose two points to 50.

August 21, 2019

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 66 in August, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Wacker Opens Technical Center in India for Tile Adhesive Application Development

Wacker’s technical center in Bengaluru specializes in the development of customized tile adhesive applications, where adhesive strength and flexibility are vital.

August 20, 2019

Wacker recently announced that it is strengthening its presence in India by opening a technical center in Bengaluru.

Remodeler Confidence Holds Steady in 2019 Second Quarter

The overall Remodeling Market Index averages current remodeling activity and future indicators.

August 13, 2019

The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 55 in the second quarter of 2019, rising one point from the previous quarter.