The decline in April was the largest single monthly change in the history of the index and marks the lowest builder confidence reading since June 2012.
April 16, 2020
Reflecting the growing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes plunged 42 points in April, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
The deadline to submit abstracts for the ASC 2020 Annual Convention and EXPO is May 25.
April 15, 2020
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has issued a call for speakers for its 2020 Annual Convention and EXPO, which will be held November 4-6 in Louisville, Ky.
According to the company, the foam features excellent bonding strength that can be used on a wide range of surfaces.
April 14, 2020
Al Muqarram Group recently announced that it has introduced a new Dolphin B2 fire-retardant polyurethane foam that offers fire safety and insulation into the UAE market.
Arakawa’s market focus in the Americas is reportedly in supplying to hot melts, sealants, pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs), tapes, and plastic film modification, among other adhesive applications.
April 14, 2020
Arakawa Chemical Inc. recently announced the appointment of Cambrian Solutions, a Maroon Group Company, as Canadian distributor for its C9 hydrogenated hydrocarbon line sold under the ARKON brand name.
Marcy Gainey of TechCheck LLC, the RadTech regulatory consultant, is offering complimentary support to RadTech members for any project involved with helping to get supplies to the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus.
April 14, 2020
Many RadTech members are working to assist those on the “front lines” of combat against COVID-19.
The correct adjustment of flow characteristics of sealants and thermosetting adhesives is crucial to their performance in automated, high-speed production environments.
The automated application of sealants and adhesives in settings such as automotive production requires that predictable, reproducible quantities are applied, and that they flow properly and remain in place during the final setting period.
Kisling selected a number of its adhesives to be extensively tested in a special fire laboratory.
April 13, 2020
Kisling AG recently announced that its ergo range of structural adhesives has been tested and certified to meet fire protection requirements in rail transportvehicles.