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W. R. MEADOWS: Compressible Joint Filler Foam

April 14, 2022

W. R. MEADOWS has launched a new product called X-FOAM™, an expansion joint filler for concrete applications.

LATICRETE: Grout and Sealant Color Options

March 10, 2022

LATICRETE has elevated the color offerings within its Grout and Sealant product lines with the introduction of seven new colors inspired by the environment.

BOSTIK: Anaerobic Engineering Adhesives for Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Applications

February 24, 2022

Bostik, an Arkema company, recently launched in EMEA a safer and more sustainable WL range offering within its Born2Bond™ anaerobic adhesives portfolio of engineering adhesives.

MAPEI Celebrates 85 Years

MAPEI was first established in 1937 when Rodolfo Squinzi founded his building materials business in the outskirts of Milan.

February 21, 2022

Celebrating 85 in business, MAPEI has business operations in 57 countries, with over 20 product lines and 84 production plants.

Builder Confidence Edges Lower on Inflation Concerns

Builder confidence is lower even as consumer demand remains robust.

January 21, 2022

Growing inflation concerns and ongoing supply chain disruptions snapped a four-month rise in builder sentiment, according to the most recent National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.

Low-Reactivity Liquid Light Stabilizer in Transparent Modified Silane Sealants

Although powder-based light stabilizers play an important role in modified silane sealants, they can also cause the sealant to become darker or yellowish. A recently developed liquid technology can alleviate that problem.

Kuoching Peng Ray Sung Robert Lin Steven Lee Ray Chang Y.H. Huang

January 17, 2022

A proprietary liquid light stabilizer series was designed specifically for modified silane sealants. Their liquid form enables these light stabilizers to be quickly mixed with liquid resin without extra heating, lowering energy costs and reducing the production time between batches while simultaneously improving the sealant’s weather resistance.

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MULE-HIDE PRODUCTS CO.: Clear Joint and Termination Sealant

The clear color of this sealant allows contractors to quickly and easily complete projects that would otherwise require meticulous and time-consuming color matching.

January 5, 2022

Mule-Hide Products Co. has added Clear to the color palette for JTS 1 joint and termination sealant.

Builder Confidence Moves Higher for Fourth Straight Month

Builder sentiment in the market for newly built single-family homes moved one point higher to 84 in December.

December 23, 2021

Despite inflation concerns and ongoing production bottlenecks, builder confidence edged higher for the fourth consecutive month on strong consumer demand and limited existing inventory.

Sika Announces New Facility for Adhesives and Sealants in India

The expansion is aimed at meeting rapidly growing demand in the Indian market.

December 15, 2021

Sika recently announced that it is opening a new technology center and manufacturing plant for high-quality adhesives and sealants in Pune, a city in the federal state of Maharashtra, India.