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Barentz to Distribute XCP Anti-Corrosion Products

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

Dow Wins Six 2021 Edison Awards

The company received five gold awards and one silver award.
Six technologies from Dow have been selected from hundreds of nominees to be recognized with prestigious Edison Awards.
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Skyrocketing Lumber Costs Add Nearly $36,000 to New Home Prices

Other building material prices have been steadily rising since 2020 and, like lumber, are in short supply as well.
Soaring lumber prices that have tripled over the past 12 months have caused the price of an average new single-family home to increase by $35,872, according to new analysis by the National Association of Home Builders.
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Lean Manufacturing: Minimizing Converting Costs with Moisture and Coat Weight Control

Converting process efficiency is often affected by variations in coat weight, inefficient moisture control, and thickness and/or temperature issues.
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Sarah Hammond

Producers focus on minimizing waste, reducing costs, increasing product quality, and maximizing plant efficiency. Wasted efforts are certainly a drain on resources, in addition to wasted product, creating the need to evaluate and implement lean manufacturing principles.


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MAPEI

MAPEI Marine Division Brings Cruise Design Solutions to Innovation Lounge

Located in Miami, Fla., the Innovation Lounge includes a range of rooms replicating those that are typically found onboard a cruise ship.
MAPEI Corp. and interior designer and furniture supplier Shores Global are collaborating with other industry leaders on Innovation Lounge, a space designed to enable vendors across the marine industry to showcase their products to cruise executives.
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