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The article reviews several moisture control products including one-component moisture vapor retarder Ardex VR 95 Fast-Track by Ardex Americas, vapor reduction coating by Laticrete and Hydroment Vivid, a rapid-curing, premium-grade, cement-based grout by Bostik Inc.

The article alphabetically lists different packaging industries along with there products including Anderson and Vreeland Inc., Bostik Inc. and Componex Inc.

The article lists several construction companies including Adhesive Products Inc., Bostik Inc., and Westech Aerosol Corp.

The article evaluates several industrial products including the Derakane® line of epoxy vinyl ester resins from Ashland Performance Materials, the CurePrime technology from Mica Corp. and the Aerospace Adhesive film from Bostik Inc.

The article evaluates several building materials, including the Insulating Concrete Forms from American PolySteel LLC, the bamboo ceilings from Armstrong Ceiling Systems company, and the D-250 Moisture Vapor Barrier Coating from Bostik Inc.

The article offers news briefs related to the adhesive industry in the U.S. E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.'s adhesives business for the flexible packaging market was acquired by Bostik Inc. M&C Specialties Co. will launch an innovative spooling technique that will optimize the adhesive application process. Ineos Oligomers in Texas is planning to invest $4.5 million for its Whiting polyutene plant.

The article reports on the 2005 top 10 adhesive and sealant manufacturers and producers in the U.S. The Henkel Corp. ranks the number one producer with a global sale of $4.3 billion and $1.8 billion in the U.S. A global organization Bostik Inc. ranks number two top producer followed by H.B. Fuller Co., ICI/National Starch and Chemical Co., 3M, Rohm and Haas Co, RPM International Inc., ITW Performance Polymers, Forbo International SA, and Hexion Specialty Chemicals Inc.

This section offers news briefs on the building industry. Adhesive industry global leader Bostik Inc.'s 2015 anniversary celebrates 125 years of innovative contributions to the industrial manufacturing, construction and consumer markets. Leading building material brand Merkrete launched a mobile application which assists in accessing its products. The Mapei America booth at Las Vegas The International Surfaces Event (TISE) showcased the works of the Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA).

The article offers news briefs of the chemical industry in Europe. Topics discussed include Calum Maclean’s decision to leave his job as the chairman of the Swiss chemical company INEOS Group Limited to become Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of British chemical company Synthomer PLC, a rights issue launched by French chemical company Arkema SA in preparation for the acquisition of adhesives maker Bostik, and the hiring of Jacek Podgorski as CEO of Polish polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and fertilizer manufacturer Anwil SA.

The article offers brief information on several construction industry products including the Commander Series testers from Klein Tools, the Capstone handheld shower from Cleveland Faucet Group, and the Ultra-Set SingleStep2 hardwood flooring adhesive from Bostik.

The article evaluates several products, including the Low-VOC Product Portfolio from Bostik Inc., the T & G from Floormaster Systems and the Epoxy Bonding Mortar EBM-Lite.

The article offers information related to the Flexible Packaging Association Inc.'s (FPA) activities. It states that the FPA's 2010 Environmental Summit and Safety Conference was held at the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort in St. Petersburg Beach, Florida on February 10-12, 2010. The FPA has conducted its 2010 Annual Meeting at the Waldorf-Astoria in Orlando, Florida on March 10-12, 2010. FPA has welcomed the association's new members including the Bostik Inc. and the Washington State University.

The article evaluates several products from the adhesives industry including the Evo-Stik green range of recyclable adhesives and sealants from Bostik Inc., the Multibond 4000 FF formaldehyde-free and water-resistant wood adhesive from Franklin Adhesives & Polymers, and the Loctite line of electronic adhesives and sealants from Henkel Corp.

The article presents a case study of the undergoing $1 billion renovation project of Viceroy Snowmass Hotel in Snowmass, Colorado. The Viceroy Snowmass Hotel has required a major lift from Bostik Inc.'s flooring experts and lineup of green tile setting solutions before it will open in winter 2009/2010. Meanwhile, the hotel was designed by award-winning architect and designer Jean-Michel Gathy of the Malaysia-based Denniston International.

Presents corporate news in the United States adhesives and sealing compounds industry as of April 2005. ASK UHF's C.label to track garments at DHL Fashion's Paris, France, distribution center; Borden Chemical Inc.'s Brazilian subsidiary will build a formaldehyde and resin manufacturing complex; Bostik Inc. is exclusive sales agent for Lighthouse Molding Inc.; Expansion of Ellsworth Corp.'s brand presence in Europe.

This section presents news briefs on issues and events related to the textile chemical industry as of January 2005. American Natural Bio-Solvents and Melatex Inc. have agreed to enter into a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop, market, and sell innovative chemical processes to multiple industrial sectors within the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. The two companies have also agreed to work together to bring new chemical technologies and processes to industries that require chemicals and dyes in their processes. In other news, Bayer Material Science plans to build a new 50,000 tons/year aniline production plant in Antwerp, Belgium. Construction is to begin soon and is scheduled for completion by early 2006. The new facility will be in the immediate vicinity of an existing aniline plant, the capacity of which will be increased to 165,000 tons/year by the end of 2006. A Japan-based merchandising team will tailor style, color, and fit assortments to satisfy customer preferences in the Japanese market. Meanwhile, Bostik Findley Inc. has been renamed Bostik Inc. The renaming is the culmination of the efforts by the parent corporation, Total SA, to globally align strategic operating units by business focus. The company is composed of three worldwide business groups covering the Americas, Europe, and Australia/Asia.

The article previews several products including Bostik's Ultra-set SingleStep, Mapeguard 2 peel-and-stick membrane from MAPEI Corporation and EasyMat Tile & Stone Underlayment from Custom Building Products.

The article presents several sound control products for the flooring industry including Bostik Ultra-Set Single Step moisture-cure urethane adhesive and sound reduction membrane from Bostik Inc., CorkDirect Halfinch and Quarterinch Premium European Underlayment from Cork Direct Inc., and QQ Step Soft sound deadening product designed for use with the Quiet Qurl system for hard surface flooring from Keene Building Products Company Inc.

The article evaluates products related to the coverings industry which includes Marazzi's Paris, Bostick TruColor Pre-Mixed Grout from Bostik and StarQuartz, and Durock Tile Membrane Adhesive from USG.

The article announces the appointment of Michael Zaccardelli as sales director of adhesives and sealants maker Bostik Inc. in North America.

The article reports on the three new full-service technical training facilities opened by adhesives and sealants manufacturer Bostik Inc. in Dallas in Texas, Temecula in California, and Wauwatosa in Wisconsin.

The article focuses on the use of the Greenforce wood floorings adhesives from Bostik at the Telluride two-unit luxury condominium project. It first cites the features of the adhesive and its advantages. Yanon's Classic Hardwood Floors and Construction LLC owner Lew Nonay mentions the challenges his team faced before using Greenforce. Brian Coleman of Intermountain Wood Flooring also recommends Greenforce for engineered wood projects.

The article announces several appointments of the builders merchants industry professionals including Steven Swallow as Retail Sales Representative of VADO, Dale Poulton as commercial director of Bostik Inc. and Andrew Crown as new business development director of Baxi.

The article offers chemical and adhesives industry news briefs. Topics discussed include the purchase of defoamers manufacturer Performance Process Inc.( PPI) by the materials engineering solution Applied Material Solutions, the capacity extension of hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesive (HMPSA) production by waterproofing materials manufacturer Bostik, and the appointment of René Neron as plant manager of the business unity of Arkema Inc.

The article announces the appointment of Doug Katze as product manager for the floor covering and ceramic installation products of Bostik.

The article evaluates several flooring products, including the Smart Shine Hardwood and Laminate Floor Recoating System from Woodpecker/Namac Industries, the Kid's Collection floor from APC Cork, and the Ultra-Set SingleStep wood flooring adhesive from Bostik.

The article reports on the decision of CBC Flooring and Bostik to join the Green Product Association (GPA), an international association created by the Green Roundtable/NEXUS, in April 2010.

An interview with Robert McNamara, director of sales and marketing for adhesive company Bostik, is presented. When asked about their industry outlook for 2010, McNamara expresses his confidence that the economy will begin recovering and foresees the momentum for the products they launched in 2009. He adds that they will make products using recycled or rapidly renewable materials, which will improve product performance and deliver convenience in installation. Their green products include Moisture Cure Urethan Adhesives and Urethane Grouts.

The article reports on the partnership of Bostik Inc. and StarQuartz Industries Inc. to expand the market penetration of Bostik TruColor Pre-Mixed Grout, a water-based, urethane grout technology. Scott Band, market manager at Ceramic Installation Systems for Bostik North America, tells the significance of the product to the company. The statement of Robert McNamara, director of sales and marketing for Bostik, regarding the importance of the partnership is presented.

The article evaluates several floor coverings unveiled during Coverings 2008, including products from Bostik Inc., Bellavita Tile and Noble Co.

The article evaluates several industrial products including split-spindle lock from Gretsch-Unitas Ltd., brass finial hinges from Simonswerk and Bostik Gripfill filling adhesive from Bostik Inc.

The article focuses on the marketing strategy of Bostik Inc. to keep promotions safe and sensible in Great Britain. The company provides Superior roll-on protection for drives, patios and paths, binding blocks and sand together permanently, eliminating grass and weed growth. The company also offers its new Cementone Resin for Blocks as part of their clever marketing push.

The article discusses the launch of a locator system by Bostik an adhesives and installation systems supplier helping customers in finding nearby distributors in the industry.

The article announces the launch by international adhesives company Bostik Inc. of the Bostik Construction USA mobile application available for both Android and iOS platforms.