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RPM Acquires Commercial Joint Sealant Manufacturer Schul International

Schul’s product line primarily consists of pre-compressed, self-expanding foam tapes, which are used for sealing vertical and horizontal joints in applications that include window seals, precast concrete, modular construction, and concrete façade restoration.
June 17, 2019
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RPM International Inc. recently announced that its Tremco business has acquired Schul International Co., LLC, a manufacturer of joint sealants for commercial construction, as well as Willseal LLC, a business that markets and sells Schul products.


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Builder Confidence Posts Solid Gain in May

Builder sentiment is at its highest level since October 2018.
June 11, 2019
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Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose three points to 66 in May 2019, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
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MAPEI Wins Multiple Honors at Starnet Design Awards

Reportedly intended to celebrate the partnerships between Starnet Worldwide Commercial Flooring members, vendor partners, and the architecture and design community, the awards showcase a wide array of floor covering projects.
May 28, 2019
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MAPEI was recently honored at the 21st annual Starnet Design Awards in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Lower Interest Rates Help Boost March New Home Sales

The median sales price was $302,700, with strong gains in homes sold at lower price points.
May 21, 2019
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Sales of newly built, single-family homes rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 692,000 units in March 2019 after a slightly revised February report, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Builder Confidence Edges Higher in April

Looking at the three-month moving averages for regional HMI scores, the Northeast posted a three-point gain to 51, the Midwest increased two points to 53, and the South was up one point to 67.
May 2, 2019
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Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 63 in April, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
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