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Category: 2016

Icynene innovates with Opteon™ 1100 foam blowing agent from Chemours

The Chemours Company announced that spray foam manufacturer, Icynene, is utilizing Opteon™ 1100 foam blowing agent for use in its high-performance spray foam insulation solutions. Icynene plans to use Opteon™ 1100, and add it to its portfolio of new polyurethane spray foam products that help deliver superior insulation performance with a lower global warming impact.

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PPG reaches agreement with Vitro for sale of flat glass operations

PPG announced June 21 that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell the assets of its flat glass manufacturing and glass coatings operations to Vitro S.A.B. de C.V., a leading producer of flat glass and specialty products. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2016, subject to customary closing conditions.

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AAMA releases updated document for solar reflective surfaces

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) recently released an updated document describing the test procedures and performance requirements for pigmented organic coatings applied to aluminum, fiber reinforced thermoset or wood and cellulosic composite profiles for windows, doors, wall panels, skylights, sloped glazing and similar products.

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The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia addition features Valspar’s Fluropon coatings

In July 2015, the Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care opened as the newest addition to The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) campus, which serves more than 200,000 patients each year. Designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects and FKP Architects, the 12-story, 700,000-square-foot ambulatory care center is the focus of the new South Campus. Its curving curtainwall systems feature Valspar’s high-performance Fluropon® coating systems in nine bold colors selected by the architects to give the exterior a vibrant, welcoming appearance.

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Waterproofing membranes market worth $36.62 billion by 2021

TPO waterproofing membranes are the fastest-growing commercial roofing membranes and have gained wide acceptance in different industries for their performance, and installation advantages at competitive cost.  Some other benefits of TPO includes its eco-friendly chemistry, recyclability, durability, flexibility, low installation cost, less labor requirement, and exception heat resistant properties suitable for energy-efficient roofing systems.

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Cradle to Cradle Certified products

The Cradle to Cradle program certifies products based on five quality categories—material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Click here to see a list of building supply & materials, as well as other products, that are Cradle to Cradle certified.

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