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AkzoNobel Opens R&D Lab for Low-Cure Powder Coatings

Dedicated to delivering low-cure powder coatings for use on heat-sensitive substrates, the new facility features an application lab, process lab, and an analytical and testing lab.

February 12, 2021

AkzoNobel has opened a new research center at its site in Como, Italy, that will develop products for the rapidly growing area of powder on wood.

Builder Confidence Suffers in January on Rising Material Prices, Upsurge in COVID-19 Cases

Despite the drop, builder sentiment remains at a strong level.

February 9, 2021

Rising material costs led by a huge upsurge in lumber prices, along with a resurgence of the coronavirus across much of the nation, pushed builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes down three points to 83 in January, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.

Infrared Reflective Colorants: Optimizing Coatings for Cool Surfaces through IR Management

Colorants play a key role in determining the effectiveness of cool-roof coatings.

Jerry Powers

Kip Howard

February 8, 2021

Continual climate change necessitates a movement toward energy savings via coatings. One method of saving energy in hot climates is to minimize the heating of buildings. This can be achieved with the application of a coating on the roof that keeps the rooftop cool while minimizing the conduction of heat and the use of air conditioning. Another way to save energy is through increasing the lifespan of a coating with heat protection. This method represents energy savings in a broader scope, as it reduces energy along the production chain.

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Bostik Investment in Crackless Monomer Leads the News

An announcement from Bostik regarding its new stake in Crackless Monomer drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

February 1, 2021

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PPG Donates Sealants and Coatings to Help Restore Douglas C-54 Skymaster Aircraft

PPG provided various coatings and sealants products to restore the C-54 Skymaster's integral fuel tanks, as well as other products for interior and exterior aircraft structures.

February 1, 2021

PPG recently announced that it has supplied coatings and sealants to help restore a 74-year-old, four-engine transport aircraft, the Douglas C-54 Skymaster.

Novel Abrasive Addresses Coatings Surface Preparation Challenges

A new category of abrasives is providing options to mitigate powder coating challenges relating to surface prep material performance, environmental profile, and production economics.

Steve Ricci

February 1, 2021

The global market for powder coatings is projected to expand in the coming years, potentially reaching $19.9 billion by 2027.¹ While the powder coating sector is poised for rapid growth, a prerequisite remains: getting the surface right.

PPG to Acquire Global Coatings Manufacturer Wörwag

Wörwag operates locations in Germany, the United States, China, South Africa, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, and Poland.

January 26, 2021

PPG recently announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Wörwag, a global manufacturer of coatings for industrial and automotive applications.

MASTER BOND: Silver Conductive Silicone Adhesive

This two-part silicone system bonds well to a variety of substrates including metals, ceramics, composites, and many plastics and rubbers.

January 26, 2021

Master Bond MasterSil 151S is an addition-curing, two-part silicone system that can be used as an adhesive, sealant, coating, or form-in-place gasketing material.

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Readers Drawn to Sika’s 2020 Financial Results

News from Sika regarding its 2020 financial results attracted the most reader attention last week.

Susan Sutton

January 25, 2021

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Housing Starts End 2020 Strong

Single-family starts in December 2020 increased 12% to a 1.34 million seasonally adjusted annual rate, while the multi-family sector, which includes apartment buildings and condos, decreased 13.6%.

January 25, 2021

Led by a solid, double-digit gain in single-family starts, overall housing starts increased 5.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.67 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.