Designed directly in response to building and construction industry needs, Avery Dennison launched its new Cold Tough™ Adhesive Portfolio.

Two years after its acquisition by Holcim and one year following the rebrand from Firestone roofing, wall, and lining systems to Elevate, the business is expanding product lines and improving operations.

GluECO Adhesives earned certification from the United States Department of Agriculture for its BondAmaize™ adhesive containing 98% biobased material.

Low existing inventory and solid demand offset rising mortgage rates and elevated construction costs to boost new home sales in July.

LATICRETE^® launches 254 PLATINUMTM Plus, a lightweight, thin-set adhesive mortar, which offers greater workability and flexibility during the installation process.

The new employee joins as an account manager with over 25 years of experience in the roofing industry.

Builder confidence declined in August as rising mortgage rates and high shelter inflation affected housing affordability and consumer demand.

Sika reported a record first-half-year sales of CHF 5,345.5 million, bolstered by the acquisition of MBCC and increasing demand in infrastructure projects and sustainable automotive technologies.

Structural adhesives can be used for affixing metal substrates or components as they provide high modulus and high strength, yet they are not currently internationally recognized like traditional methods even though adhesives are used in a range of industries. 

Rising mortgage rates and elevated construction costs put a damper on new home sales, yet builders remain cautiously optimistic.