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Housing Production Shows Solid Start to 2020

Regionally in January 2020, combined single- and multi-family housing production increased 31.9% in the Northeast and 1.2% in the West.

March 11, 2020

While total housing starts decreased 3.6% in January 2020, overall permits surged to a 13-year high.

Coronavirus Prompts American Coatings Show and Conference Postponement

The ACS/ACC organizers are working to secure dates to reschedule the show at the same venue in Indianapolis later in 2020.

March 9, 2020

After careful consideration and in response to the continuing developments surrounding COVID-19, the organizers of the American Coatings Show and Conference 2020 (ACS/ACC) have announced that the ACS/ACC will be postponed to a later date in 2020.

BASF to Showcase Solutions for the Packaging Life Cycle at interpack 2020

In terms of mechanical recycling solutions, BASF has reportedly developed adhesives for flexible packaging that facilitate the separation of multi-layer structures.

March 5, 2020

At interpack 2020, which will be held in Düsseldorf on May 7-13, personnel from BASF and BTC Europe, BASF’s European distribution organization, will present a range of plastics, dispersions for adhesives, and resins and additives for printing inks and barrier coatings.

Builder Confidence Remains Solid in February

The last three monthly National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index readings mark the highest sentiment levels since December 2017.

March 2, 2020

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes edged one point lower to 74 in February, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

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Cultivating the Coatings Industry: 2020 American Coatings Show and Conference

The American Coatings Show will run simultaneously with the American Coatings Conference this year, offering show and conference attendees more networking and business opportunities.

February 27, 2020

Coatings professionals are gearing up for the 2020 American Coatings Show and Conference (ACS/ACC), which will be held March 31-April 2 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.

Huntsman Completes Icynene-Lapolla Acquisition

The acquisition of Icynene-Lapolla is reportedly aligned with Huntsman’s strategy of growing its downstream polyurethanes business.

February 26, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has completed its acquisition of Icynene-Lapolla, a North American manufacturer and distributor of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation systems for residential and commercial applications.

AkzoNobel Receives Five Top Employer Awards

The Top Employers Institute evaluates companies against best practices in human resources.

February 14, 2020

The Top Employers Institute has recognized AkzoNobel for the conditions it has created for employees in the markets of Brazil, China, the UK, the Netherlands, and the U.S.

TOLSA to Showcase Rheological Additives at 2020 American Coatings Show

TOLSA reports that it has built a strong foundation in the U.S. by producing additives for water- and solvent-based systems.

February 14, 2020

Madrin, Spain-based TOLSA recently announced that it will showcase its portfolio of rheological additives based on high-purity sepiolite technology at the 2020 American Coatings Show, which will be held March 31-April 2 in Indianapolis.

PPG to Showcase Aerospace Products and Services at Singapore Airshow

The PPG booth (D79) will showcase an array of industry offerings, including coatings, sealants, transparencies, packaging and application systems, engineered materials, and transparent armor, as well as chemical management and other services.

February 6, 2020

PPG recently announced that it will highlight its full range of aerospace products and services at the Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore, February 11-16, 2020.

ACTEGA Inaugurates New Integrated Site in Brazil

In a first step, the company is merging the administration, production, and R&D activities from two existing Brazilian sites in Guarulhos and Barueri into the new site in Araçariguama.

February 4, 2020

ACTEGA do Brazil, a company of ALTANA, recently announced that it has inaugurated a new integrated site in the city of Araçariguama in the Brazilian state of São Paulo.