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Single-Family Housing Starts Increased in February, but Coronavirus-Related Challenges Lie Ahead

The economic impact of COVID-19 is putting demand for housing and construction projects at risk.

March 23, 2020

Single-family starts increased 6.7% in February 2020, while the multi-family sector saw a decline of 14.9%.

Tape Week Cancelled; PSTC Working to Reschedule for Same Time Next Year

Full refunds will be issued to everyone who had registered for Tape Week, including exhibitors and sponsors.

March 20, 2020

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) recently announced that its board of directors has decided to cancel Tape Week, which had been planned for May 4-7 in Orlando, Fla.

Sika Expands Waterproofing Membrane Production in Switzerland

The new production facility will allow the membranes to be manufactured in a single operation at one site.

March 20, 2020

At its existing site in Sarnen, Switzerland, Sika is putting into operation a new production facility for its SikaProof structural waterproofing membrane.

EPA Adds Nearly 200 Products to Expanded COVID-19 Disinfectant List

The web-based list has also been enhanced to improve its usefulness.

March 20, 2020

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released an expanded list of EPA-registered disinfectant products that have qualified for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Cambrian Solutions Named Distributor for Ingevity Rosin Ester Product Lines in Canada

Ingevity’s bio-based tackifier products reportedly have broad compatibility with multiple polymers commonly used in rigid packaging, hygiene, tapes, labels, and construction adhesives.

March 19, 2020

Ingevity recently announced the appointment of Cambrian Solutions, a Maroon Group company, as distributor for its WestRez and Altatac rosin ester product lines in Canada.

EPOXYSET: Flame-Resistant Potting Compound

This thermally conductive compound reportedly offers high dielectric properties with a volume resistivity of 1,015 ohm-cm.

March 19, 2020

EpoxySet recently announced that it supplies EC-1012M/EH-20 flame-resistant potting compound for protecting power supplies, high-voltage batteries, coil windings, transformers, PC boards, and other electronic devices.

ExxonMobil Evaluating Significant Near-Term Capital and Operating Expense Reductions Due to COVID-19

The company is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and has adjusted work arrangements to ensure a healthy work environment and support communities where it operates.

March 19, 2020

ExxonMobil is looking to significantly reduce spending as a result of market conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and commodity price decreases.

Shin-Etsu Silicones Tim McCarty and Rachel Toth

McCarty and Toth Join Shin-Etsu Silicones of America Sales Team

Tim McCarty is Shin-Etsu Silicones of America’s new regional sales manager-RTV and TIM, while Rachel Toth has been named inside sales representative-RTV and TIM.

March 18, 2020

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America, Inc. (SESA) recently announced the expansion of its RTV (room-temperature vulcanizing) sales team.

Electronics Manufacturers Feel Impact of Coronavirus Disruptions

A majority of electronics manufacturers and suppliers expect business operations to be “back to normal” by July 2020.

March 18, 2020

According to a recent IPC survey, electronics manufacturers continue to feel the impact of COVID-19 on their businesses.

FLUORAMICS, INC.: Thread Sealant Application Tip

Formula-8 is reportedly a shear-sensitive paste that sheets out into polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) strings when torqued and delivers high sealing performance on all sizes of threads.

March 17, 2020

Fluoramics, Inc. recently introduced a new application tip for its 100-g tube of Formula-8 thread sealant.