Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes in July hit a level of 60 on the HMI.

PPG Industries recently reported record second quarter 2015 net sales, up $18 million.

Avery Dennison recently announced it has collaborated with Vogue International and WS Packaging Group Inc. to reduce the environmental impacts of pressure-sensitive labels on packaging.

Univar Inc. recently announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Univar USA Inc., has acquired the assets of Chemical Associates Inc.

Hernon Manufacturing Inc. recently held three-day distributor training sessions for Multisuministros Industrailes, its distributor in Colombia.

The global automotive composites market is expected to increase to $7,019.7 million by 2022.

Ferro Corp. recently announced it has completed the acquisition of Nubiola Pigmentos on a cash-free and debt-free basis for approximately $165 million.

Highlander Partners L.P., a leading middle market private investment firm, recently announced its acquisition of Twitchell Technical Products LLC from a Capital Partners affiliate.