The Vinyl Institute (VI) announced a second year of post-consumer PVC recycling grants last week. Officials say the program is dedicated to advancing recycling practices…
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Clash Between AEC and AA Over Dumping Lawsuit Dubbed a ‘Misunderstanding’
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) countered claims by the Aluminum Association (AA) that an investigation into 14 countries regarding illegal and unfair dumping practices will…
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PPG Invests $44 Million to Boost Global Powder Production
PPG recently announced a $44 million investment to upgrade five powder-coating manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Latin America. The projects are part of the…
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Guest Blog: The Deployment and Adoption Challenge in Residential Homes
Deployment and adoption. These are major challenges in getting high-performance envelope solutions into new and existing homes and buildings in the U.S. Deployment is a…
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Customs Provides Guidance for Aluminum Import Requirements
After the U.S. hit Russia with a 200% tariff on all imports of aluminum in recent weeks, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Customs) issued guidance for…
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Jaclyn Harrison Joins ODL as EVP of HR
ODL Inc. recently announced the appointment of Jaclyn Harrison as executive vice president of human resources. Harrison reports to ODL’s president and chief operating officer,…
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Recent Financial Reports Reiterate Positive Outlook
While most publicly traded door and window companies won’t announce fourth-quarter results until late February, a third-quarter report filed last week by NSG Group (parent…
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ASSA ABLOY Sells Emtek, Smart Residential Business in US and Canada
ASSA ABLOY says it has entered into binding agreements with Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc. to sell Emtek and the Smart Residential business in…
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United States, EU Throw Weight Behind Sanctions
Financial sanctions have dealt a “pretty significant blow” to Russia, says Isabelle Icso, director of international policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington,…
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Study: Despite Higher COVID-19 Risk, Construction Workers Are Wary of the Vaccine
Since the COVID-19 vaccine rollout began in December, many people in the U.S. have joined waitlists to ensure they receive the vaccine when their turn…