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Markets in 59 of the approximately 350 metro areas nationwide returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity in the third quarter of 2014.

Net sales for the quarter grew approximately 4% to $1.56 billion, and increased approximately 3% on an organic basis.

Univar Inc. recently announced it has acquired D’Altomare Quimica Ltda., a Brazilian distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, through Univar Brasil Ltda.

Sika recently announced financial results for the first nine months of 2014. The company reported sales of CHF 4,174.4 million (~ $4,338 million).

Electraset™ is a new series of electrically conductive die-attach adhesives for the microelectronics and semiconductor industries.

Dow Corning Corp. recently announced third quarter sales of $1.52 billion, a 7% increase compared to 2013.

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Hernon Manufacturing Inc. recently announced it has named AVA Automotive a distributor in Turkey.

Novomer Inc. recently announced that Jowat AG is reportedly the first to commercially adopt Novomer’s new polypropylene carbonate polyols for use in polyurethane hot-melt adhesive applications.

A new line of double-sided adhesive tapes specifically designed for permanently bonding automobile components throughout the vehicle body is now available.