Soaring lumber prices that have tripled over the past 12 months have caused the price of an average new single-family home to increase by $35,872, according to new analysis by the National Association of Home Builders.

Scott Becker, president and CEO of Chromaflo Technologies Corp., has rejoined the American Coatings Association (ACA) board of directors.

MAPEI Corp. recently announced the expansion of its existing Wildwood, Fla., location with a groundbreaking ceremony for the addition of a new 260,000-sq-ft (24,155-m²) powder production and distribution facility.

dar-tech, inc. recently announced that Marcia Karwowski joined the company as a customer service representative.

Sika recently announced that it has agreed to acquire Hamatite, the adhesives business of The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced preliminary, unaudited results for its first quarter ended April 3, 2021.

Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd., recently announced the establishment of its new business entity in China, Songwon International-Qingdao Co., Ltd.

DuPont Mobility & Materials recently announced that it has won a silver Edison Award in the Sustainability category for BETAFORCE™ 2800 TC thermally conductive structural adhesives.

The Graco Inc. board of directors has named David M. Lowe chief financial officer and treasurer, while Timothy R. White will take on the role of president of the company's Worldwide Process Division.

Phoseon Technology recently announced its acceptance as a member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition.