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Readers Most Interested in H.B. Fuller 2014 Financial Results

A financial announcement from H.B. Fuller drew the most reader interest last week.

February 2, 2015

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Housing Starts End Year on High Note

January 30, 2015

Led by solid gains in single-family housing production, nationwide housing starts rose 4.4%.

Modest Growth Predicted for Residential Remodeling in 2015

January 27, 2015

Residential remodeling is set for modest growth in 2015, according to experts at a recent press conference hosted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers.

Sika Reports Record Sales for Fiscal 2014

January 20, 2015

Sika recently announced its sales were at record levels in all regions for the fiscal fourth quarter and full-year 2014.

Weaker Results in Europe Offset U.S. Gains for RPM in Fiscal 2015 Second Quarter

January 12, 2015

RPM International Inc. recently reported a 10% increase in net income and an 8% increase in earnings per diluted share on flat sales for its fiscal 2015 second quarter.

Spray Polyurethane Foam Application: When Are Workers Safe?

Emissions data collected following spray polyurethane foam application has been used to estimate the time required for workers to safely re-enter and work without respiratory protection.

Richard Wood

January 5, 2015

The determination of trade worker re-entry time following the application of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) in residential and commercial buildings has traditionally been estimated by SPF manufacturers.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Dow Divestments Remain Top News

Dow’s announcement regarding its divestment plans remained in the top position last week.

Susan Sutton

December 8, 2014

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Worldwide Decorative Laminates Demand to Reach $40 Billion by 2018

December 3, 2014

Global demand for decorative laminates is expected to rise 5.6% per year to 10.7 billion sq m in 2018.

DOW BUILDING SOLUTIONS: Flashing Sealant

November 25, 2014

An alternative to flashing tape, the elastomeric spray reportedly forms a tight, seamless barrier along the rough openings of windows and doors.

Housing Markets Inching Toward Full Recovery

November 14, 2014

Markets in 59 of the approximately 350 metro areas nationwide returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity in the third quarter of 2014.