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Housing Starts Finish 2019 Strong with December Increases in Both Single- and Multi-Family Sectors

Single-family housing starts increased 11.2% in December, while the multi-family sector jumped 29.8%.

January 27, 2020

Total housing starts increased 16.9% in December 2019 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.61 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development and Commerce Department.

Ask Dr. Dave

What is your recommendation for bonding small ceramic tiles vertically to a fireplace surround?

Dr. Dave discusses the relative merits of various adhesives for tile fireplace surrounds, plus the effect chlorinated water may have on epoxies.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

January 23, 2020

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The most desirable type of adhesive is one that sets quickly and has some heat resistance.

Sika Silicone Adhesive Receives USGlass 2019 Readers’ Choice Award

According to Sika, the product offers excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrates that are widely used in structural glazing applications.

January 21, 2020

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Sika Corp. recently announced that Sikasil SG-20 has won a 2019 Readers’ Choice Award from USGlass Magazine.

Sika Achieves Record Sales in 2019

In a challenging market environment, Sika reports that its growth in all regions was stronger than the market in 2019.

January 13, 2020

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Sika recently announced that it recorded double-digit growth and achieved a sales record of CHF 8.11 billion (approximately $8.3 billion) in the 2019 business year.

Single-Family Housing Starts Increase in November

Overall permits, which are a harbinger of future housing production, increased 1.4% to a 1.48 million unit annualized rate in November.

January 3, 2020

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Total housing starts increased 3.2% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.37 million units.

Builder Confidence Ends 2019 Strong on Solid Economic Fundamentals

All three Housing Market Index components registered gains in December 2019.

December 27, 2019

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Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes increased five points to 76 in December, from an upwardly revised November reading, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Though Home Building is Concentrated in Millennial Areas, Pace Lags Rest of Nation

The pace of housing production in areas with the greatest concentration of millennials lags the rest of the nation, according to the latest quarterly National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Home Building Geography Index (HBGI).

December 18, 2019

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The majority of single- and multi-family housing production in the nation is occurring in counties with the greatest concentration of millennials.

Sika Opens Third Plant in Indonesia to Serve Growing Construction Market

With the new plant, Sika reports it is expanding production capacity in the Jakarta metropolitan area and ensuring it can satisfy the growing demand for construction materials in western Indonesia.

December 17, 2019

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Sika recently announced that it has commenced operations at its new plant in Bekasi, Indonesia.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Sika Acquisition

Last week, Sika’s acquisition of Adeplast garnered the most interest from our readers.

Susan Sutton

December 16, 2019

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How are acquisitions affecting the adhesives and sealants industry? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.

Sika Acquires Romania-Based Adeplast

Adeplast reportedly generates annual sales of CHF 120 million (~ $121.3 million) with a workforce of 460 employees.

December 6, 2019

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Sika recently announced that it has agreed to acquire Adeplast SA, a manufacturer of mortars and thermal insulation solutions based in Romania.

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Housing Starts Finish 2019 Strong with December Increases in Both Single- and Multi-Family Sectors

What is your recommendation for bonding small ceramic tiles vertically to a fireplace surround?

Sika Silicone Adhesive Receives USGlass 2019 Readers’ Choice Award

Sika Achieves Record Sales in 2019

Single-Family Housing Starts Increase in November

Builder Confidence Ends 2019 Strong on Solid Economic Fundamentals

Though Home Building is Concentrated in Millennial Areas, Pace Lags Rest of Nation

Sika Opens Third Plant in Indonesia to Serve Growing Construction Market

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