According to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau, overall housing starts decreased 3.1% in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.31 million units.

Bodo Möller Chemie Group has entered into exclusive discussions regarding the potential acquisition of Rocktin's distribution activities, aiming to further increase its strategic growth in Asia. 

Henkel Corp. and Celanese Corp. have announced a partnership to enhance circularity in emulsion production by utilizing carbon capture-based materials.

New research from a Florida A&M University-Florida State University (FAMU-FSU) College of Engineering team shows a new way to create adhesives by using the natural attraction between positively and negatively charged materials.

The Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) and Responsible Distribution of Canada (RDC) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support the continued collaboration and commitment to their respective responsible distribution programs. 

Celanese Corp. announced the publication of its 2023-2024 sustainability report, The Chemistry of Change, and its complementary 2023-2024 Sustainability Index.

Specialty chemicals distributor Bodo Möller Chemie GmbH recently announced its expansion into the Japanese market with the establishment of Bodo Moeller Chemie Japan K.K. 

The projects will support the domestic production of sustainable materials and chemicals for consumer products and defense applications, while also creating the manufacturing workforce of the future.

The U.S. Soccer Federation and Henkel announced a new, multi-year partnership that will make Henkel the presenting partner of U.S. Soccer's Young Player of the Year Awards and community youth soccer clinics, among other things. 

PPG recently announced the induction of five new members into its Collegium, an association of longstanding PPG leaders who have made significant technological contributions that support PPG’s growth, innovation, and longevity.