The last three monthly National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index readings mark the highest sentiment levels since December 2017.
March 2, 2020
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes edged one point lower to 74 in February, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
The American Coatings Show will run simultaneously with the American Coatings Conference this year, offering show and conference attendees more networking and business opportunities.
February 27, 2020
Coatings professionals are gearing up for the 2020 American Coatings Show and Conference (ACS/ACC), which will be held March 31-April 2 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
The acquisition of Icynene-Lapolla is reportedly aligned with Huntsman’s strategy of growing its downstream polyurethanes business.
February 26, 2020
Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has completed its acquisition of Icynene-Lapolla, a North American manufacturer and distributor of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation systems for residential and commercial applications.
The Top Employers Institute evaluates companies against best practices in human resources.
February 14, 2020
The Top Employers Institute has recognized AkzoNobel for the conditions it has created for employees in the markets of Brazil, China, the UK, the Netherlands, and the U.S.
TOLSA reports that it has built a strong foundation in the U.S. by producing additives for water- and solvent-based systems.
February 14, 2020
Madrin, Spain-based TOLSA recently announced that it will showcase its portfolio of rheological additives based on high-purity sepiolite technology at the 2020 American Coatings Show, which will be held March 31-April 2 in Indianapolis.
The PPG booth (D79) will showcase an array of industry offerings, including coatings, sealants, transparencies, packaging and application systems, engineered materials, and transparent armor, as well as chemical management and other services.
February 6, 2020
PPG recently announced that it will highlight its full range of aerospace products and services at the Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore, February 11-16, 2020.
In a first step, the company is merging the administration, production, and R&D activities from two existing Brazilian sites in Guarulhos and Barueri into the new site in Araçariguama.
February 4, 2020
ACTEGA do Brazil, a company of ALTANA, recently announced that it has inaugurated a new integrated site in the city of Araçariguama in the Brazilian state of São Paulo.
In her new position, Sheena Finlaw will be responsible for developmental and technical support to Chromaflo’s customer base.
January 28, 2020
Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that Sheena Finlaw has joined the company, serving as product development specialist position in the Coatings Department.
Single-family housing starts increased 11.2% in December, while the multi-family sector jumped 29.8%.
January 27, 2020
Total housing starts increased 16.9% in December 2019 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.61 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development and Commerce Department.
As of January 1, 2020, with the support of independent manufacturers’ representative group Midwest Outdoor Marketing, yacht professionals and retailers across the Midwest will receive enhanced service levels and additional support.
January 23, 2020
AkzoNobel and Midwest Outdoor Marketing recently announced a new partnership to enhance service levels for yacht coatings customers in the Midwestern U.S.