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Builder Confidence Drops as Housing Affordability Issues Rise

All of the major HMI indices posted declines in November 2018.

December 6, 2018

Growing affordability concerns resulted in builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes falling eight points to 60 in November on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Ashland Completes Expansion in China

The expansion reportedly increased the company’s manufacturing output by at the site by nearly 30%.

December 6, 2018

Ashland recently completed a successful expansion for Natrosol™ hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) in Nanjing, China.

Troy Completes DBM Blending Acquisition

Included in the acquisition is a manufacturing facility near Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

December 5, 2018

Troy Corp. recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of DBM Blending.

de Jongh and Risse to Serve as Dip-Tech Managing Directors

Risse and de Jongh will replace Managing Director Alon Lumbroso.

December 5, 2018

Ferro and its Dip-Tech business recently announced the appointments of Erik de Jongh and Jens Risse, Ph.D.

Water-Based Adhesive Market to Grow 5.7%

Acrylic polymer emulsion adhesive is reportedly the most preferred type of adhesive.

December 4, 2018

The water-based adhesive market size is projected to grow from $15.3 billion in 2018 to $20.2 billion by 2023.

Covestro Becomes Majority Stakeholder in Polymer Joint Venture in Japan

The investment is reportedly part of Covestro’s expansion of its global TPU business.

December 3, 2018

Covestro recently announced it has raised its stake in the joint venture DIC Covestro Polymer Ltd.

ICE USA Issues Call for Proposals

The 2019 show is scheduled to have three educational components available to attendees.

December 3, 2018

ICE USA recently announced a request for proposals to lead educational sessions.

Henkel and RLE International Announce Alliance

The strategic alliance was reportedly formed to drive automotive innovation, expand value creation opportunities and become the premier design-in engineering solution provider for the mobility industry.

November 30, 2018

Henkel and RLE International recently announced that they have agreed to form a strategic alliance.