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Housing Production Shows Solid Start to 2020

Regionally in January 2020, combined single- and multi-family housing production increased 31.9% in the Northeast and 1.2% in the West.

March 11, 2020

While total housing starts decreased 3.6% in January 2020, overall permits surged to a 13-year high.

Avery Dennison Announces Change in Board Leadership

Patrick T. Siewert will serve as lead independent director, replacing David E.I. Pyott, who has decided not to stand for reelection so that he may spend time on other endeavors.

March 11, 2020

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced an upcoming change in the leadership structure of its board of directors.

Nouryon and INEOS Nitriles Break Ground on New Facilities in Germany

The plants, which are due to be completed in 2021-2022, will produce raw materials for Nouryon’s biodegradable chelates.

March 10, 2020

Nouryon and INEOS Nitriles recently announced that they have broken ground on new facilities to be built at INEOS’ Köln site in Germany.

DISPENSE WORKS INC.: Benchtop Vision-Guided Dispensing System

Dispense Works reports that all motion, vision, and control system software for this dispensing system is written in house.

March 10, 2020

Dispense Works Inc. recently announced that its RP series robotic dispensing system with an optional vision-guided component performs pattern recognition and edge/hole detection for simpler setup and fixturing while assuring repeatability.

Chromaflo Technologies Names Davis Product Development Specialist in Coatings Department

Phenicia Davis is responsible for providing developmental and technical support to Chromaflo’s customer base by designing, planning, and executing project elements.

March 10, 2020

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that Phenicia Davis has joined the company to serve as product development specialist in the Coatings Department.

Electric Vehicles and the Growing Significance of Adhesives and Sealants for Battery Assembly

Adhesives, sealants, and heat transfer materials used in battery assembly operations will find myriad opportunities in the exciting electric vehicle market.

Michael Pomykala

March 9, 2020

Electric vehicles (EVs) have been rapidly adopted in recent years, and the rate of market growth has shown to be significantly higher than that of the fuel-injected automotive market. Indeed, the global stock of electric cars surpassed five million in 2018.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Henkel Retains #1 Spot and Adds Second Story to Top 5

An announcement regarding Henkel’s new facility in India retains its number-one position on our list, while the company's Mexico footwear business divestment comes in at number two.

Susan Sutton

March 9, 2020

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Coronavirus Prompts American Coatings Show and Conference Postponement

The ACS/ACC organizers are working to secure dates to reschedule the show at the same venue in Indianapolis later in 2020.

March 9, 2020

After careful consideration and in response to the continuing developments surrounding COVID-19, the organizers of the American Coatings Show and Conference 2020 (ACS/ACC) have announced that the ACS/ACC will be postponed to a later date in 2020.

Market Trends

How is the Coronavirus Affecting the Automotive Sector?

Car sales in China dropped 80% in February 2020, according to the China Passenger Car Association.

Peng He

March 9, 2020

China is the world’s biggest car market, and Wuhan is known as a “motor city”—home to General Motors, Honda, Nissan, Peugeot Group, and Renault auto plants.

ExxonMobil Outlines Progress on Long-Term Growth Strategy

ExxonMobil’s long-term growth plans are reportedly rooted in the company’s efforts to meet the world’s increasing demand for reliable and affordable energy while reducing emissions and risks associated with climate change.

March 9, 2020

ExxonMobil recently announced that it continues to make progress on the its long-term growth plans by investing through the commodity price cycle to capture high-value opportunities and grow earnings and cash flow potential.