Single-Family Starts Weaken in June as Multi-Family Sector Sees Sharp Increase

Single-family housing starts declined in June to the lowest rate since July 2024 as multi-family production showed a significant increase for the month. Due to a solid increase in multifamily production, overall housing starts increased 4.6% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.32 million units, according to a report from the U.S. […]
Mako Advanced Materials Strengthens Position in Composite Materials Sector

Advanced composite materials innovator Mako Advanced Materials, Henderson, Nevada, has acquired PTM&W Industries, a California-based manufacturer of composite resin systems, tooling products, adhesives, and coatings. The acquisition strengthens Mako’s position in the composite materials sector by integrating PTM&W’s established product lines and technologies with Mako’s expanding production and innovation capabilities. The acquisition enables Mako to […]
PPG Joins Initiative to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions in DIY Sector

PPG has joined Make it Zero, a global initiative developed by the European DIY Retailers Association and the Global Home Improvement Network to reduce Scope 3* greenhouse gas emissions within the do-it-yourself (DIY) home improvement sector. As part of this commitment, PPG’s Architectural Coatings business in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand has become a signatory […]
Dymax’s Market Focus Now Includes Energy Sector

Manufacturer of rapid-curing materials and equipment, Dymax, recently announced a curated lineup of light-curable adhesives and coatings designed specifically to meet the complex assembly needs of stationary energy storage systems such as industrial gas turbines (IGTs) and various types of fuel cells and electrolyzers including solid oxide (SOFC) and proton exchange membrane (PEMFC). Manufacturers and […]