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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.

RPM Reports Nearly Flat Net Sales for 2020 Fiscal Year

RPM’s fiscal 2020 full-year net sales were $5.5 billion, or down 1% compared to $5.6 billion during fiscal 2019.

August 3, 2020

RPM International Inc. recently reported financial results for its fiscal 2020 fourth quarter and year ended May 31, 2020.

Remodeling Industry Sees Optimism Despite COVID-19

In the 2020 second quarter, all components and subcomponents of the Remodeling Market Index were well above 50.

July 31, 2020

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently released its Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the second quarter of 2020.

Evonik Receives 2020 Ringier Coating Technology Innovation Award

Evonik reports that VP Disp. WF 7620, the newest rheology control dispersion in its Coatings Additives portfolio, was specifically developed to control the rheological properties of waterborne coatings.

July 21, 2020

Evonik recently announced that it has received the 2020 Ringier Coating Technology Innovation Award for a new rheology control dispersion.