by admin | Mar 17, 2026 | Building & Construction, Consumer & DIY
New 20 Mil Vapor Barrier Aims to Improve Moisture Control Under Concrete Slabs W. R. MEADOWS has introduced PERMINATOR 20 MIL, a new underslab vapor barrier intended for use in concrete construction where moisture control is a key concern. According to the company,...
by admin | Mar 9, 2026 | Aerospace, Assembly Operations, Building & Construction, Cars, Trucks, Buses, Consumer & DIY, Footwear & Leather, Medical, Paperboard & Packaging, Rail, Transportation, Woodworking & Joinery
EPA Review of 1,3-Butadiene Highlights Worker Safety Considerations The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has completed a risk evaluation of 1,3-butadiene, identifying potential health risks for workers exposed to the chemical in certain industrial environments....
by admin | Mar 6, 2026 | Aerospace, Assembly Operations, Building & Construction, Cars, Trucks, Buses, Consumer & DIY, Footwear & Leather, Medical, Paperboard & Packaging, Rail, Transportation, Woodworking & Joinery
Bio-Based Butyl Acrylate Initiative Expands Renewable Raw Material Options Synthomer and Godavari Biorefineries Limited have announced a collaboration to commercialize bio-based butyl acrylate derived from renewable feedstocks. According to the companies, the material...
by admin | Feb 25, 2026 | Aerospace, Assembly Operations, Building & Construction, Cars, Trucks, Buses, Consumer & DIY, Footwear & Leather, Medical, Paperboard & Packaging, Rail, Transportation, Woodworking & Joinery
EcoVadis Assessment Highlights Progress in WACKER’s Sustainability Programs WACKER has announced that its most recent EcoVadis sustainability assessment resulted in a score of 79 out of 100, up from 77 in the previous year. According to the company, the improvement...
by admin | Feb 20, 2026 | Building & Construction, Consumer & DIY
Sika Acquisition of Finja Expected to Expand Product Availability in Nordic Construction Markets Sika has announced an agreement to acquire Finja, a Swedish manufacturer of mortars and facade systems, in a move that is expected to broaden product availability and...
by admin | Feb 15, 2026 | Building & Construction, Consumer & DIY, Paperboard & Packaging, Woodworking & Joinery
Bio-Based Butyl Acrylate Initiative Targets Lower-Carbon Raw Materials Supply Synthomer has entered into a partnership with Godavari Biorefineries Limited to commercialize bio-based butyl acrylate, offering an alternative to conventional fossil-derived monomers used...
