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Lower Interest Rates Help Boost March New Home Sales

The median sales price was $302,700, with strong gains in homes sold at lower price points.

May 21, 2019

Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 692,000 units in March 2019 after a slightly revised February report, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

ASHLAND: Rheology Modifier

Aquaflow™ NMS-460E rheology modifier is a solvent-, tin-, and alkylphenol ethoxylate (APEO)-free nonionic synthetic associative thickener.

May 21, 2019

Ashland recently announced the launch of a new nonionic synthetic associative thickener (NSAT).

MICHELMAN: Waterborne Polymer Dispersions and Emulsions

Formulated for use in sealers for fasteners and window fittings, ProHere E 00017 provides lubricity and enhanced corrosion resistance on electroplated metal.

May 16, 2019

Michelman recently announced that it has introduced the newest addition to its line of ProHere^® waterborne polymer dispersions and emulsions for use in metal coatings.

Top 5 News that Sticks

3M Restructuring is Top News

Last week, readers were most interested in news from 3M regarding its first quarter 2019 financial results and actions the company plans to take.

Susan Sutton

May 13, 2019

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Morford Steps Down from RPM Board

Morford was elected to the RPM board of directors in 2013 after a 20-year career with the U.S. Department of Justice, which included an appointment by President George W. Bush as acting U.S. deputy attorney general.

May 13, 2019

RPM International Inc. recently announced that Craig Morford has stepped down from his position on the RPM board of directors.

Clariant Sales Increase 2% in 2019 First Quarter Despite Slow Start in Plastics & Coatings Segment

On a regional basis, sales in Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East and Africa all reflected single-digit growth in local currency.

May 9, 2019

Clariant recently announced first quarter 2019 sales of CHF 1.7 billion (approximately $1.7 billion).

Hiatt Joins Sales Team at Chromaflo

Michael Hiatt will be responsible for the overall management of Chromaflo’s Coatings products sold in the Midwest region.

May 8, 2019

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that Michael Hiatt has been appointed territory sales manager, Coatings-Midwest.

Excelitas to Display LED UV Curing Technologies at Eastern Coatings Show

Personnel will be on site or available by phone in advance of the conference to provide updates on Excelitas’ LED UV curing solutions.

May 8, 2019

Excelitas Technologies® Corp. recently announced that it will highlight its latest OmniCure® LED UV curing systems in booth 204 at the Eastern Coatings Show, which will be held May 15-16 in Atlantic City, N.J.

Parker Hannifin to Acquire LORD in Strategic Transaction

Upon closing of the transaction, LORD will be combined with Parker’s Engineered Materials Group.

May 6, 2019

Parker Hannifin Corp. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LORD Corp. for approximately $3.7 billion in cash.

Nordson ASYMTEK to Showcase Conforming Coating Solutions at SMTconnect

Gerd Schulze, key account manager with Nordson ASYMTEK, will present “Protecting Electronics—Adhesive and Potting Options and Practical Examples” during SMTconnect Technology Days.

May 6, 2019

Nordson ASYMTEK, a Nordson company, will exhibit its new conformal coating line and dispensing solutions at SMTconnect in Nuremberg, Germany.