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DOW CORNING CORP.: Structural Glazing Sealant

December 23, 2013

A new structural silicone sealant can reportedly be used as a high-performance solution to some of the glazing challenges currently faced by façade contractors and manufacturers.

WACKER: Liquid Sealer

December 12, 2013

A novel, topical, clear sealer is now available that can reportedly protect substrates from staining and moisture.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Bostik News

This weekly roundup highlights the news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Susan Sutton

December 2, 2013

Last week, the news that Bostik is working on brand positioning drew the most interest from our readers.

Builder Confidence Continues to Improve in Third Quarter

November 29, 2013

Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market showed continued improvement in the third quarter of 2013 compared to the same period a year ago.

Premier Building Solutions Moves to Larger Space

November 25, 2013

Premier Building Solutions Inc. announced that it has moved all of its operating units, including manufacturing, quality control and R&D, into a single facility in Massillon, Ohio.

Worldwide New Housing Construction to Grow 3.3%

November 11, 2013

Worldwide construction of new housing units is expected to increase 3.3% per year to 60.9 million units in 2017.

Remodeling Market Continues to Show Growth

November 8, 2013

Quarter-over-quarter increases are evident in nearly all sub-components measuring remodeling activity.

Ensuring Floor Covering Sustainability

“Green” floor coverings are only as environmentally friendly as the adhesives and other materials used in their installation.

Robert Kravitz

November 1, 2013

Floor covering manufacturers have made considerable progress in developing coverings, both hard and soft, that are healthier for building users because they have less impact on the environment.

Strategic Solutions: State-of-the-Industry Report

Recovery in the U.S. continues on solid footing, with the construction sector finally showing solid signs of growth.

Daniel S. Murad

November 1, 2013

2013 can only be characterized as the first year in the recent past where all was quiet on the front lines of the adhesives and sealants industry—especially as compared to the significant volatility the industry has been experiencing since the beginning of the 2008 recession.

Market Trends: Sealant Demand Growing in Europe

The construction industry continues to control the demand for sealants.

November 1, 2013

The total demand for sealants is estimated at 533,860 tons in 2012, according to “Overview of the European Sealants Market,” a new report from IAL Consultants.