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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.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Drawn to Bostik Acquisition

News from Bostik regarding its planned acquisition of Prochimir drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

August 12, 2019

We’ve seen a lot of acquisitions in the past month or so. What factors are influencing all of this M&A activity?

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).

Red Devil Caulk Named in Best New Kitchen and Bath Products of 2019 by This Old House Magazine

The Create-A-Color system, which allows caulk to be color matched to most surfaces, also earned an Editor’s Pick.

August 9, 2019

Red Devil Inc.’s Create-A-Color^® Caulk Kit has been named among the Best New Kitchen and Bath Products of 2019 by This Old House Magazine.

Henkel Partners in SYMPA Project to Unlock 3D Printing Potential for Final Automotive Parts

According to Henkel, the German and Austrian project consortium aims to develop new materials, printing methodologies, and post-processing technologies for durable stereolithography (SLA) products using digital light processing (DLP) with a focus on automotive applications.

August 8, 2019

Henkel is partnering in an additive manufacturing research and development project called SYMPA, which is sponsored by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Federal Ministry Republic of Austria Transport, Innovation and Technology (BMVIT).

PPG Indianapolis Aerospace Center Works with Bosma Enterprises to Provide Opportunities for Visually Impaired

PPG’s aerospace application support center is extending light assembly work to the nonprofit, with Bosma Enterprises employees using PPG-designed guides and tools to assemble and bag small parts that are used to mix aerospace sealants.

August 8, 2019

PPG recently announced that its Indianapolis aerospace application support center (ASC) is working with nonprofit Bosma Enterprises to provide employment opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired.

ACUCOTE: Pressure-Sensitive Pharmaceutical Labels

Six tamper-evident label constructions are reportedly ideal for packaging closures and destructible labeling, while 13 facestock and adhesive combinations that prevent material lifting and adhere to small diameter curves.

August 8, 2019

Acucote has expanded its portfolio with 19 new pressure-sensitive paper and film constructions specifically designed for the pharmaceutical market.

2019 ASI Top 20 Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturers List

To develop the 2019 ASI Top 20 ranking of leading global adhesives and sealants manufacturers, we worked diligently to target company details focused specifically on adhesives and sealants.

Susan Sutton

August 7, 2019

Welcome to the ASI Top 20, our annual feature detailing the leading worldwide manufacturers of adhesives and sealants. To develop the ranking, we worked diligently to target sales figures (and other details) focused specifically on adhesives and sealants.

Revenues Dip 9% for Huntsman in 2019 Second Quarter

The 6% decrease in revenues in the Advanced Materials segment, to $275 million, was reportedly due to lower sales volumes and lower average selling prices.

August 7, 2019

Huntsman Corp. recently reported second quarter 2019 results with revenues of almost $2.2 billion, a decrease of 9% from $2.4 billion in the 2018 second quarter.

Master Bond Supreme electronics adhesives

MASTER BOND INC.: Non-Premixed and Frozen, One-Part Epoxy for Chip Coating

Supreme 3CCM-85 reportedly cures within 2-3 hrs at 175-185°F (80-85°C), which is advantageous for use on heat-sensitive components and substrates.

August 7, 2019

Featuring a combination of thermal conductivity and electrical insulation properties, Master Bond Supreme 3CCM-85 is reportedly a new single-component epoxy initially designed for glob top and chip coating applications.