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New Home Production Tops 1 Million in November

January 2, 2014

Nationwide housing production rose 22.7% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.09 million in November.

2013 Recap: “Interesting Times”

The adhesives and sealants industry saw lots of acquisitions and consolidations, as well as some great new technologies come into play this year.

Susan Sutton

December 30, 2013

Be sure to look at our various recap stories.

DOW CORNING CORP.: Structural Glazing Sealant

December 23, 2013

A new structural silicone sealant can reportedly be used as a high-performance solution to some of the glazing challenges currently faced by façade contractors and manufacturers.

WACKER: Liquid Sealer

December 12, 2013

A novel, topical, clear sealer is now available that can reportedly protect substrates from staining and moisture.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Bostik News

This weekly roundup highlights the news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Susan Sutton

December 2, 2013

Last week, the news that Bostik is working on brand positioning drew the most interest from our readers.

Builder Confidence Continues to Improve in Third Quarter

November 29, 2013

Builder confidence in the 55+ housing market showed continued improvement in the third quarter of 2013 compared to the same period a year ago.

Premier Building Solutions Moves to Larger Space

November 25, 2013

Premier Building Solutions Inc. announced that it has moved all of its operating units, including manufacturing, quality control and R&D, into a single facility in Massillon, Ohio.

Worldwide New Housing Construction to Grow 3.3%

November 11, 2013

Worldwide construction of new housing units is expected to increase 3.3% per year to 60.9 million units in 2017.

Remodeling Market Continues to Show Growth

November 8, 2013

Quarter-over-quarter increases are evident in nearly all sub-components measuring remodeling activity.

Ensuring Floor Covering Sustainability

“Green” floor coverings are only as environmentally friendly as the adhesives and other materials used in their installation.

Robert Kravitz

November 1, 2013

Floor covering manufacturers have made considerable progress in developing coverings, both hard and soft, that are healthier for building users because they have less impact on the environment.