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Remodeler Confidence Holds Steady in 2019 Second Quarter

The overall Remodeling Market Index averages current remodeling activity and future indicators.

August 13, 2019

The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 55 in the second quarter of 2019, rising one point from the previous quarter.

AkzoNobel Sustainable Primer Qualified by Boeing

According to AkzoNobel, the product creates a sustainable exterior coating system for Boeing aircraft.

August 12, 2019

A chromate-free exterior primer developed by AkzoNobel’s Aerospace Coatings business has been newly qualified by aircraft manufacturer Boeing.

AAMA and IGMA to Combine as One Organization Called the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance

AAMA and IGMA announced unification discussions a year ago, with the goal of creating a new organization that can better serve the North American fenestration industry.

August 12, 2019

The memberships of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA) have both voted to proceed with combining into one organization with a new name, Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA).

Adhesives Sales Decline for Ashland in Third 2019 Fiscal Quarter while Coatings Sales Bump Up

Ashland’s sales declined 4% to $641 million, compared to the 2018 fiscal third quarter, including a two percentage-point (ppt) impact from unfavorable currency.

August 6, 2019

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced preliminary financial results for the third quarter of its 2019 fiscal year.

Top 5 News that Sticks

DELO World Record Leads the News

Readers last week were most interested in the world record recently set by DELO’s epoxy resins.

Susan Sutton

August 5, 2019

Does your company have any record-breaking products? I’d love to hear about them!

Chromaflo Acquires Liquid Colours’ Dispersion Division

The newly acquired colorant dispersion division reportedly includes pigment dispersions and colorant technologies for decorative paint point of sale, in-plant systems, industrial coatings, and other applications that will be integrated into Chromaflo’s recently built plant in Johannesburg.

August 5, 2019

Chromaflo Technologies Corp. recently announced that it has concluded a purchase agreement with Liquid Colours (Pty.) Limited of South Africa.

Sales Grow 9.6% for Sika in 2019 First Half

Sika recorded single-digit sales growth in the first half of 2019, posting a new sales record of over CHF 3.7 billion (approximately $3.73 billion).

August 2, 2019

Sika recently announced its financial results for the first six months of 2019.

Dow Looks to Long-Term Goals Following Tough Second Quarter

Dow’s net sales were $11 billion in the 2019 second quarter, in line with the company’s guidance and down 14% vs. pro forma results in the 2018 second quarter.

August 1, 2019

Dow recently released its financial results for the second quarter of 2019.