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Projects to Advance High-Performance Computing in Manufacturing

Each of the seven projects will receive up to $300,000 to support modeling and simulation subject-matter experts at the national laboratories and provide the needed supercomputing power.

January 24, 2018

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced $1.87 million for seven projects to advance innovation in U.S. manufacturing through high-performance computing.

UTECH North America Issues Call for Papers

Submissions must be received by January 28 in order to be considered.

January 24, 2018

Organizers of UTECH North America 2018 recently announced a call for papers.

Nordson ASYMTEK Acquires Infiniti Dosing o.m.s. Product Lines

The transaction reportedly provides Nordson ASYMTEK with dispensing and dosing products marketed by Infiniti under the Dot Streamer (DS) and Accura brands.

January 23, 2018

Nordson ASYMTEK recently announced it has acquired the rights and assets to progressive cavity pump (PCP) product lines from Infiniti Dosing o.m.s.

ICP Construction Acquires Arizona Polymer Flooring

The acquisition reportedly adds dozens more flooring brands to both ICP Group and ICP Construction.

January 23, 2018

ICP Construction recently announced the acquisition of Arizona Polymer Flooring.

BASF and Sirrus to Develop New Automotive Coatings

The agreement reportedly intends for BASF to further develop a new class of high-performance automotive coatings based on Sirrus’ proprietary methylene malonate technology.

January 22, 2018

BASF’s Coatings Division has entered into a joint development agreement with Sirrus Inc.

Economic Panel Predicts Housing Will Continue to Gain Ground in 2018

As the economy continues to strengthen, NAHB expects 30-year fixed-rate mortgages will average 4.31% in 2018 and 4.82% in 2019.

January 22, 2018

The newly enacted tax law will create a more favorable tax climate for the business community, which should spur job and economic growth and keep single-family housing production on a gradual upward trajectory in 2018, according to economists speaking recently at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® in Orlando, Fla.

Peacock Named FLEXcon CFO

In her new role, Peacock will develop financial strategies, identify metrics and drive the ongoing development and monitoring of controls and systems.

January 19, 2018

FLEXcon Co. Inc. recently announced Aimee Peacock as chief financial officer (CFO), North America.

Roofing Adhesives Market to Grow 6%

Escalating demand for residential construction coupled with the single housing trend is propelling the growth of roofing adhesives in various geographies.

January 18, 2018

The global roofing adhesives market is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.53% during the forecast period.