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Builder Confidence is Stable while Concerns Regarding Building Materials Linger

The latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index in May shows that builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes is unchanged from April.

June 3, 2021

Builder confidence held stable in May, despite growing concerns over the price and availability of most building materials, including lumber.

Henkel Plans New Innovation Center in China

Targeted for completion in 2023, the center will allow Henkel experts and scientists to develop new technologies that support all Henkel Adhesive Technologies business and service areas.

June 3, 2021

Henkel recently announced the construction of a new Adhesive Technologies Innovation Center in Shanghai, China.

Ashland Considers the Future of its Performance Adhesives Business Unit

The company intends to evaluate all options with respect to the business unit, including a potential sale.

June 2, 2021

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced a strategic review of its Performance Adhesives business unit.

BOSTIK: Hygiene Adhesive Technology

Pads with StayX reportedly remove cleanly from fabrics and have a stable peel performance across temperatures.

June 2, 2021

Bostik has launched StayX, a new adhesive technology for the feminine hygiene market.

Edwards Elected to Hexion Board of Directors

Edwards has over 17 years of experience as a senior leader in roles at Eaton Corp. and Schneider Electric Co.

June 2, 2021

Hexion Holdings Corp., the indirect parent of Hexion Inc., recently announced that Barbara Joanne Edwards was appointed a member of its board of directors.

Hanson Named CEO of AWT Labels & Packaging

Hanson was most recently president of the Labels and Forms Business Unit of RR Donnelley.

June 1, 2021

AWT Labels & Packaging's board of directors recently announced that Bruce Hanson has been appointed CEO.

Imerys Expands R&D Facilities in France

The Toulouse laboratory employs more than 50 French and international technicians and scientists.

June 1, 2021

Imerys recently announced that it has opened new facilities at its European Technology Center for performance minerals in Toulouse, France.

Equipping the Concrete Industry with Corrosion-Inhibiting Sealers

Whether protecting new, existing, or repaired concrete from deterioration, sealers/water repellents can play an important role in durability for the construction industry.

Jon Connealy

Ashraf Hasania

Julie Holmquist

June 1, 2021

The past 20 years have seen the increasing use of concrete sealers in the construction industry. Sealers are applied to concrete primarily to keep water and water-soluble compounds from entering the concrete through the surface pores.

Dow Named to 2021 Top 50 Companies for Diversity List

The company was also included on three of DiversityInc's Specialty Lists.

May 28, 2021

Dow recently announced that it has advanced to 19^th place on the 2021 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list.

Barentz to Distribute XCP Anti-Corrosion Products

The products protect against moisture, salt spray and other corrosive elements on exposed metal surfaces.

May 28, 2021

Barentz recently announced an agreement to distribute XCP Professional's line of high-performance anti-corrosive products, including XCP Rust Blocker ORIGINAL and XCP Rust Blocker CLEAR COAT.