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RPM Releases First “Environmental, Social and Governance Report”

In developing the document, RPM reports that it conducted a robust materiality assessment, informed by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and other common sustainability frameworks.

September 2, 2020

RPM International Inc. recently announced that it has released its first “Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report” highlighting the company’s safe, ethical, and sustainable business practices.

Housing Production Increases Almost 23% in July

Single-family starts increased 8.2% to a 940,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, while the multi-family sector jumped 58.4% to a 556,000 pace.

September 1, 2020

Single- and multi-family housing starts each posted solid gains in July, with total housing production up 22.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.5 million units.

AIHA Issues Guidance to Help Construction Community Deal with Challenges of COVID-19

The guidance reportedly provides easy-to-use, accurate information from experts on construction health hazards about how the virus can be controlled on construction sites.

August 31, 2020

AIHA recently announced that it has issued a new guidance document, “Focus on Construction Health: COVID-19,” to help the construction community deal with the challenges of responding to COVID-19 by providing a practical plan for protecting workers.

Builder Confidence Matches All-Time High on Record Traffic

The Housing Market Index now stands at its highest reading in the 35-year history of the series, matching the record that was set in December 1998.

August 21, 2020

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increased six points to 78 in August, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Schultz and Keating Promoted to New Roles at Mule-Hide Products

Ken Schultz has been named regional director for the West and Midwest regions, while Rob Keating has been appointed regional director for the Northeast region.

August 20, 2020

Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. recently announced two personnel promotions.

COVESTRO: Polyurethane Textile Coating Technology

Compared with the previous solvent-based coagulation process, this water-based technology reportedly saves up to 95% water and up to 50% energy.

August 18, 2020

Covestro recently announced that it developed its water-based INSQIN technology in order to create a sustainable, efficient, and permanent polyurethane coating for textiles and to produce high-quality synthetic materials, especially for car interiors.

Michelman BPI certified compostable coatings

Michelman Coatings Achieve Compostable Certification from Biodegradable Products Institute

The BPI-certified coatings are reportedly proven to biodegrade in an industrial compost environment and can be used in typical quantities in the applications for which they are designed, with minimal limitations.

August 13, 2020

Michelman recently announced that several of its products have complied with the specifications established by the American Society for Testing and Materials standards ASTM D6400 and D6868 per the terms and conditions of Biodegradable Products Institute’s (BPI) certification program for compostable products.

Pella Expands with Window and Door Manufacturing Facility in Ohio

Pella will occupy an existing 324,000-sq-ft space, where it will house the production of vinyl windows and doors.

August 6, 2020

Pella Corp. recently announced that it has selected Troy, Ohio, as the location for its new manufacturing facility.

AKZONOBEL: Enhanced Powder Coating

According to AkzoNobel, the extra functionality offered by the inclusion of antimicrobial technology means that building interiors can now be given increased protection against microbes such as bacteria and mold.

August 4, 2020

Increased demand for products that can improve hygiene has prompted AkzoNobel to accelerate the addition of antimicrobial properties to its Interpon D1000 and 2000 range of architectural powder coatings.