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AAMA and IGMA to Combine as One Organization Called the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance

AAMA and IGMA announced unification discussions a year ago, with the goal of creating a new organization that can better serve the North American fenestration industry.
August 12, 2019
The memberships of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) have both voted to proceed with combining into one organization with a new name, Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA).
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Net Sales Dip 7% for Berry Global in 2019 Fiscal Third Quarter

Net sales in Berry’s Engineered Materials segment decreased by $48 million to $639 million, compared to the 2018 third fiscal quarter.
August 9, 2019
Berry Global Group, Inc. recently reported net sales of $1.9 billion its third fiscal quarter 2019, a decrease of 7% compared to the corresponding 2018 quarter.
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Henkel Partners in SYMPA Project to Unlock 3D Printing Potential for Final Automotive Parts

According to Henkel, the German and Austrian project consortium aims to develop new materials, printing methodologies, and post-processing technologies for durable stereolithography (SLA) products using digital light processing (DLP) with a focus on automotive applications.
August 8, 2019

Henkel is partnering in an additive manufacturing research and development project called SYMPA, which is sponsored by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Federal Ministry Republic of Austria Transport, Innovation and Technology (BMVIT).


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PPG Indianapolis Aerospace Center Works with Bosma Enterprises to Provide Opportunities for Visually Impaired

PPG’s aerospace application support center is extending light assembly work to the nonprofit, with Bosma Enterprises employees using PPG-designed guides and tools to assemble and bag small parts that are used to mix aerospace sealants.
August 8, 2019
PPG recently announced that its Indianapolis aerospace application support center (ASC) is working with nonprofit Bosma Enterprises to provide employment opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired.
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Revenues Dip 9% for Huntsman in 2019 Second Quarter

The 6% decrease in revenues in the Advanced Materials segment, to $275 million, was reportedly due to lower sales volumes and lower average selling prices.
August 7, 2019
Huntsman Corp. recently reported second quarter 2019 results with revenues of almost $2.2 billion, a decrease of 9% from $2.4 billion in the 2018 second quarter.
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IGM Increases Photoinitiator Capacity with New Plant in China and Expansion Projects in Italy

IGM announced two capacity expansion projects at its Mortara, Italy, photoinitiator production site that will increase the site’s capacity by 25%.
August 7, 2019
Due to the growing demand of its global business and the drive to introduce innovative new products to the UV/radiation curing market, IGM Resins recently announced that it has commenced the development of a new state-of-the-art photoinitiator production facility in Anqing, Anhui Province, China.
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MAPEI’s Johnson to serve on FCICA Executive Board

Prior to accepting the nomination for vice chairman of associates, Johnson served on the FCICA board of directors for a year.
August 6, 2019
MAPEI Corp. recently announced that Jeff Johnson, business manager for Floor Covering Installation Systems (FCIS), has been elected to serve as vice chairman of associates on the executive board of the Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA).
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Forbo Sees Sales Growth for Construction Adhesives in 2019 First Half

Forbo reports that building and construction adhesives activity posted encouraging sales growth on the whole for the first six months of 2019.
August 5, 2019
Forbo Group recently reported net sales of CHF 649.4 million (approximately $653.2 million) in the first half of 2019, compared to CHF 668.8 million (~ $672.7 million) in the 2018 first half.
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