According to the latest findings from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), high mortgage rates, elevated construction costs running well above the inflation rate, and flagging consumer demand – due to deteriorating affordability conditions – have dragged builder sentiment down every month in 2022.

The Freedonia Group has released Global Adhesives & Sealants, a report detailing the market’s increasing focus on sustainability, the strong potential in the Asia/Pacific region, and the opportunities in the water-based, reactive, and hot melt segments.

The report he includes an outlook of the industry, and features interviews with key end users including the following job titles: VP Marketing-Adhesives, R&D Manager-DIY Adhesives Formulator, Adhesives formulator, R&D Manager, VP Marketing, more.

According to reports from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), the U.S. housing market continues to weaken.

According to the 2022 Specialty Chemicals Industry Census+, SOCMA members and industry colleagues are placing particular emphasis on supporting their current customers while simultaneously dealing with supply chain disruption and logistics challenges.

According to reports from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), builder sentiment fell for the ninth straight month in September.

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) and its member companies responded to the announcement of a new agreement between railroads and rail labor that averts a potential catastrophic shutdown of the rail network.

Builder confidence fell for the eighth straight month in August as elevated interest rates, ongoing supply chain problems, and high home prices continue to exacerbate housing affordability challenges.

Rising need for lightweight, high-strength materials in the automotive and construction sectors, as well as growing demand for high-performance materials in wind power and aerospace industries, is set to drive demand for epoxy resins over the forecast period.

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) released its third annual 2022 Specialty Chemicals Industry Census+ findings.