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Mactac to Expand Durable Goods and Industrial Labeling Line

After consolidating the roll label business of LINTEC with that of Mactac, 2019 marked the first full year of combined sales activity for the new Mactac LINTEC products.

January 27, 2020

Mactac recently announced that it will be growing and expanding its Mactac LINTEC Durable Goods and Industrial Labeling Line in 2020.

Covestro to Pause Methylene Diphenyl Isocyanate Investment Project in Texas

Covestro will continue to closely monitor the market development and will be prepared to resume the project at the appropriate time.

January 27, 2020

Due to challenging global market conditions, Covestro reports that it has decided to delay further work on its methylene diphenyl isocyanate (MDI) plant expansion in Baytown, Texas.

Housing Starts Finish 2019 Strong with December Increases in Both Single- and Multi-Family Sectors

Single-family housing starts increased 11.2% in December, while the multi-family sector jumped 29.8%.

January 27, 2020

Total housing starts increased 16.9% in December 2019 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.61 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development and Commerce Department.

Dow Coating Materials Expands Palmer Holland’s Distribution Territory into Canada

Palmer Holland’s new distribution territory will encompass all of the U.S. and Canada for DCM’s portfolio of binders, dispersants, rheology modifiers, and opaque polymers for a variety of CASE markets.

January 24, 2020

Effective March 1, 2020, Dow Coating Materials (DCM) is expanding Palmer Holland’s authorization to distribute DCM acrylic products in Canada.

Felix Schoeller Group Announces New Organizational Structure

With production facilities around the world, the Felix Schoeller Group reports that it is delegating more regional responsibility.

January 24, 2020

The Felix Schoeller Group recently announced a new organizational structure that took effect on January 1, 2020.

Heraeus Noblelight to Highlight Range of Ultraviolet and Infrared Technologies at Upcoming Conferences

Heraeus Noblelight will showcase its line of UV curing, IR drying, and UV disinfection technologies at two upcoming events.

January 23, 2020

Heraeus Noblelight recently announced its presence at the upcoming RadTech 2020 UV+EB Technology and 2020 IUVA Americas Conferences.

AkzoNobel Partners with Midwest Outdoor Marketing to Deliver Enhanced Support for Yacht Coatings

As of January 1, 2020, with the support of independent manufacturers’ representative group Midwest Outdoor Marketing, yacht professionals and retailers across the Midwest will receive enhanced service levels and additional support.

January 23, 2020

AkzoNobel and Midwest Outdoor Marketing recently announced a new partnership to enhance service levels for yacht coatings customers in the Midwestern U.S.

NOURYON: Additive for Cement Waterproofing

Elotex FX2325 is reportedly a redispersible polymer powder (RPP) that meets the requirement that membranes bridge cracks in concrete substrates used under ceramic tiles.

January 23, 2020

Nouryon recently announced that it has launched an additive that helps customers comply with the latest performance standards in China for one-component cement waterproofing membranes.

Ask Dr. Dave

What is your recommendation for bonding small ceramic tiles vertically to a fireplace surround?

Dr. Dave discusses the relative merits of various adhesives for tile fireplace surrounds, plus the effect chlorinated water may have on epoxies.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

January 23, 2020

The most desirable type of adhesive is one that sets quickly and has some heat resistance.

FLEXcon Selects LeanCor Supply Chain Group to Provide Logistics and Transportation Management Solutions

According to FLEXcon, it will receive real-time visibility and optimization of product flowing through its North American transportation network.

January 22, 2020

FLEXcon has selected LeanCor Supply Chain Group as its third-party logistics provider to manage logistics engineering and transportation execution in order to advance performance and deliver an improved customer experience.

This annual Midwest coatings conference combines all of the high-quality technical presentations, exhibits and networking opportunities from the Coatings Trends and Technologies and Powder Coating Summit conferences into one new event. The event caters to both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers.

As the industry’s premier international event, WAC 2026 offers a unique opportunity for professionals from every continent to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of the sector.

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Mactac to Expand Durable Goods and Industrial Labeling Line

Covestro to Pause Methylene Diphenyl Isocyanate Investment Project in Texas

Housing Starts Finish 2019 Strong with December Increases in Both Single- and Multi-Family Sectors

Dow Coating Materials Expands Palmer Holland’s Distribution Territory into Canada

Felix Schoeller Group Announces New Organizational Structure

Heraeus Noblelight to Highlight Range of Ultraviolet and Infrared Technologies at Upcoming Conferences

AkzoNobel Partners with Midwest Outdoor Marketing to Deliver Enhanced Support for Yacht Coatings

NOURYON: Additive for Cement Waterproofing

What is your recommendation for bonding small ceramic tiles vertically to a fireplace surround?

FLEXcon Selects LeanCor Supply Chain Group to Provide Logistics and Transportation Management Solutions

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