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Covestro materials: building blocks for durable and attractive architecture

Posted by | Apr 25, 2017 | 0 |

Architects, contractors and engineers aim to create buildings that are sustainable, aesthetically pleasing and durable. To accomplish this, they often turn to high-performance materials. During the AIA Conference on Architecture 2017, April 27-29, in Orlando, Florida, Covestro will showcase its broad portfolio of polycarbonates, polyurethanes and raw materials for coatings at booth #3751. Show attendees will have the opportunity to learn about these high-performance materials and see first-hand a variety of applications incorporating them. Here is a peek at what Covestro will have on display at AIA.

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Technoform Glass Insulation highlights TGI-Spacer M at AIA

Technoform Glass Insulation highlights TGI-Spacer M at AIA

Posted by | Apr 20, 2017 | 0 |

“Designed to meet both the increasing sizes of IGUs and the demanding thermal performance needs of the market, TGI-Spacer M is perfectly suited for commercial, industrial and residential building applications,” said Brian Stephens, TGI market team member. “By reducing the heat transfer at the edge of glass, our Spacer M helps minimize the risk of condensation on the interior glass surface, and improve comfort to building occupants.”

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PPG to kick off golden anniversary of DURANAR coatings at A’17

PPG to kick off golden anniversary of DURANAR coatings at A’17

Posted by | Apr 6, 2017 | 0 |

Brian Knapp, PPG director, coil and building products, said PPG chose the AIA Conference on Architecture to kick off the golden-anniversary celebration of Duranar coatings because of their sustained popularity with architects. “The list of architects who have specified Duranar coatings over the past 50 years includes many of the most famous and innovative practitioners,” he said. “Today, we take for granted the ability to design durable, colorful curtain walls and storefronts, but a half-century ago, such designs were made possible only with the introduction of the first fluoropolymer products such as Duranar coatings.”

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U.S. Silica acquires new industrial roofing capability

Posted by | Apr 4, 2017 | 0 |

U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc announced today that it has acquired a division of National Coatings Corp. that manufactures and distributes cool roof granules, a treated kaolin product used in industrial roofing systems that delivers superior solar reflectance and higher thermal emittance than standard designed roofing products.

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Firestone Building Products closes deal with Gaco Western

Posted by | Apr 4, 2017 | 0 |

Firestone Building Products Company, LLC (Firestone) announced April 3, 2107 its acquisition of Gaco Western (Gaco), a leader in innovative silicone roofing systems and provider of top-tier waterproofing and spray foam insulation. The deal, which includes all assets and operations held by Gaco, closed April 3 after a definitive agreement was signed and announced earlier this year.

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Vitro Architectural Glass launches new website at vitroglazings.com

Posted by | Mar 29, 2017 | 0 |

Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG Glass) has launched a new website at vitroglazings.com, which retains all of the most popular and heavily trafficked features on the legacy PPGIdeaScapes.com website, including the CONSTRUCT tool, online sample order system, and thermal stress analysis tools; as well as links to product literature, architectural glass specifications, design resources and technical information.

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Sherwin-Williams and Valspar Extend Term of Merger Agreement

Posted by | Mar 21, 2017 | 0 |

The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) and The Valspar Corporation (NYSE: VAL) today announced that they have extended the termination date of the definitive agreement under which Sherwin-Williams will acquire Valspar for $113 per share in an all-cash transaction, from March 21, 2017 to June 21, 2017.

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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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