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Multi-Family Builder and Developer Confidence Weakens Slightly in Fourth Quarter

The MMS produces two separate indices: the Multifamily Production Index (MPI) and the Multifamily Vacancy Index (MVI).

March 8, 2019

Confidence in the market for new multi-family housing weakened slightly in the fourth quarter of 2018, according to results from the Multifamily Market Survey (MMS) released recently by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

H.B. Fuller Establishes Engineering Adhesives Business in Japan

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that it has established H.B. Fuller Japan G.K.

March 8, 2019

The new business intends to strengthen the company’s engineering adhesive (EA) businesses in Japan.

Nouryon Begins MEKP Production

Nouryon recently announced it has started production of Butanox, a methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP) product.

March 7, 2019

Production is based at its Pasadena, Texas, site.

Sartomer Installs In-House Electron Beam Labs

Sartomer, a business line of Arkema, recently announced it has installed in-house electron beam labs.

March 7, 2019

The equipment intends to enable customers to develop and test innovative EB-curing formulations on a small scale.

Hill to Succeed Reichard as Maroon Group CEO

Maroon Group LLC recently announced that it has named Terry Hill to succeed Mark E. Reichard as CEO.

March 6, 2019

Mike McKenna will add the role of president to his existing responsibilities as COO of Maroon.

Active Minerals Announces Capacity Expansion

Active Minerals International LLC recently announced that it has begun construction of a new mill at its Gordon, Ga., facility.

March 6, 2019

The facility will reportedly increase existing capacity through the addition of a fifth mill.

Sobchak Hired as Gelest CFO

Gelest Inc. recently announced it has appointed John Sobchak to the newly created position of chief financial officer (CFO).

March 5, 2019

Sobchak previously worked at pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturer AMPAC Fine Chemicals.

Mactac Receives Smart Business Evolution Award

Mactac recently announced it has been named a recipient of the 2019 Evolution of Manufacturing Award from Smart Business.

March 4, 2019

The award reportedly recognizes northern Ohio manufacturers and technology companies that have adapted to a global economy.

Hisco Personnel Receive Henkel Sales Pro of the Year Awards

Hisco Inc. recently announced that Ed Snyder, Michael Brownlee and Gilberto Orozco were each named recipients of the Henkel 2018 Sales Pro of the Year award.

March 4, 2019

The awards are reportedly given to sales representatives who demonstrate top sales growth for the Henkel industrial product line.