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

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

Akzo Nobel N.V. recently reported third quarter revenues of €3,778 million (~ $5,213 million), a decrease of 5%.

BASF Corp. recently announced it has named four distributors to represent the company’s diols and polyalcohols product lines offered to the CASE markets in North America.

This company’s Electronics Group has developed a line of clear conductive inks that reportedly provide superior flexibility, printability and conductivity for multiple applications.

Eastman Versafix™ plasticizer is designed for water-based adhesives and reportedly can offer the optimal balance of functionality and value.

Michelman recently announced it has added three new team members to its paper and corrugated business unit.

PPG Industries recently reported third quarter net sales of $4 billion, up 17% compared to the prior year.

Vanderbilt Chemicals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of R.T. Vanderbilt Holding Co. Inc., recently announced plans to consolidate its commercial production of chemicals at a single location.

Ellsworth Adhesives recently announced the addition of Carl Lechner as the company’s General Sales manager for the South region.