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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.

May 28, 2021

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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H.B. Fuller Food Safety Certification Triggers Strong Reader Interest

Massive interest on LinkedIn helped propel an announcement from H.B. Fuller to the top of the news list.

Susan Sutton

May 24, 2021

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Prince International to Acquire Ferro in $2.1 Billion All-Cash Transaction

The board of directors of Ferro unanimously approved the agreement.

May 18, 2021

Ferro Corp., a global supplier of technology-based functional coatings and color solutions, recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Prince International Corp.

Dow Wins Six 2021 Edison Awards

The company received five gold awards and one silver award.

May 12, 2021

Six technologies from Dow have been selected from hundreds of nominees to be recognized with prestigious Edison Awards.

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New DuPont Facility Garners Most Reader Interest

DuPont’s announcement regarding a new adhesives facility in China drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

May 10, 2021

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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.

May 10, 2021

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.

Chromaflo's Becker Rejoins American Coatings Association Board of Directors

Becker previously served a three-year term on the ACA board from 2017-2020.

May 7, 2021

Scott Becker, president and CEO of Chromaflo Technologies Corp., has rejoined the American Coatings Association (ACA) board of directors.

J-B Weld Acquires Herculiner from Old World Industries

Herculiner is a leading truck liner brand purchased by DIY enthusiasts.

April 30, 2021

The J-B Weld^® Co. recently announced its acquisition of the do-it-yourself bed liner brand Herculiner^® from Old World Industries, LLC.

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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.

Sarah Hammond

April 30, 2021

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.

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.

April 29, 2021

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.