Articles Tagged with ''sealants in construction''

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

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.

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.

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

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 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.

DAP recently announced new advanced hybrid sealants that outperform silicone and provide maximum performance.

Single-family housing production lagged in October 2021 due to supply chain effects for materials and ongoing access issues for labor and lots.

According to a 2019 report by the U.S. Green Building Council, the number of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified homes has grown 19% since 2017. The current level represents an all-time high, with nearly 500,000 single-family, multi-family, and affordable housing LEED-certified units globally. More than 400,000 of these units are located in the U.S.

Sika recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MBCC Group, the former BASF Construction Chemicals, from an affiliate of Lone Star Funds.