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Builder Confidence Remains Solid in July, Despite Slip

All three HMI components reportedly registered losses in July, but are still in solid territory.

July 31, 2017

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes slipped two points in July to a level of 64 from a downwardly revised June reading on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Millikin Appointed PPG Aerospace Business Director

Millikin succeeds John Sands, who retired after a 32-year career.

July 28, 2017

PPG recently announced that it has named Sam Millikin global platform business director for aerospace sealants and packaging and a member of PPG’s aerospace business leadership team.

3M Second-Quarter Sales Up Nearly 2%

Sales were $7.8 billion, up 1.9% year-on-year in dollar terms.

July 28, 2017

3M recently reported second-quarter earnings of $2.58 per share, an increase of 24% vs. the second quarter of 2016.

HENKEL: Structural Adhesives

July 28, 2017

The adhesives are powered by a patented hybrid technology that combines attributes of structural, instant and epoxy adhesives, bond strength, speed and durability.

Industrial Coatings Market to Leap Nearly 6%

By end-use industry, the automotive OEM segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

July 27, 2017

The industrial coatings market is projected to reach $130.97 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) 5.91% from 2017 to 2022.

RPM Fourth Quarter Sales Grow 4%

Fourth-quarter net sales increased 4.6% to $1.49 billion from $1.43 billion a year ago.

July 26, 2017

RPM International Inc. recently reported record sales for its fiscal fourth quarter and year, which ended May 31.

LORD Announces Regional Leadership Appointments

Riggins and McAllister have each held positions of increasing responsibility with the company.

July 26, 2017

Charmaine Riggins has been named president of the company’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Region, and Gareth McAllister has been named president Asia-Pacific (APAC) Region.

Munich Adhesives and Finishing Symposium Program Announced

The program will include developments and trends in raw materials, applications, adhesives, and converting, as well as related technical equipment and market developments.

July 25, 2017

The program for the Munich Adhesives and Finishing Symposium, which takes place October 23- 25 in Munich, is now available.

Lagacy Appointed to RPM Board; Thornton Retires

Jerry Sue Thornton, PhD., recently retired from the RPM board after nearly 18 years of service.

July 25, 2017

RPM International Inc. recently announced that it has appointed Julie A. Lagacy to its board of directors, and has nominated Robert A. Livingston as a director candidate for election to the board.