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Quebec EPS resin maker StyroChem sold to PMC Capital
StyroChem makes EPS materials for food service, packaging, construction, casting, and specialty applications, and has annual revenues of approximately $100 million.
Royal Building Products buys DaVinci Roofscapes
Headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, DaVinci molds polymer roofing and siding products for high-end roofing applications.
Composite decking maker Trex investing $200 million at two U.S. facilities
The investment, to be made over the next two years, will allow Trex to increase capacity by 70 per cent.
NCI Building and Ply Gem renamed as Cornerstone Building Brands
NCI Building Systems Inc. and Ply Gem Parent LLC, which merged last year to became what’s being described as the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, has announced a name change to Cornerstone Building Brands.
Reconstruction of K show complex reaches halfway point
The halfway point was observed at a topping-out ceremony for the new Hall 1 held on Sept. 14.
Both Hall 1 and 2 are being demolished and will be replaced by a larger Hall.
Ontario-based plastic, concrete wall systems supplier Nudura Corp. bought by U.S. firm
Nudura was bought by Medina, Ohio-based industrial product supplier RPM International for an undisclosed amount.
Barrie-based Canplas Industries launches multimillion-dollar expansion
Canplas, plus two Barrie, Ont.-based tooling suppliers, are receiving funding from the Ontario provincial government.
Construction products maker Vicwest expanding in Stratford, Ont.
The Oakville, Ont.-based company – which makes PVC trimboards, columns, moldings, and accents – will also move its offices to Burlington, Ont.
Construction season in the plastics industry
Toray Plastics helps Rhode Island university break ground on new engineering complex
Made possible in part by a $2 million pledge from Toray Plastics, the new University of Rhode Island engineering complex gives Toray naming rights for building’s atrium.
Ontario partnering with North Star Windows & Doors in St. Thomas
Ontario-based vinyl windows and doors manufacturer North Star Windows…
OpenGate Capital completes acquisition of window and door division of Royal Building Products
Private equity firm OpenGate Capital has completed its acquisition…
CPIA continues partnership with McGillivray Group
Popular TV host Scott McGillivray to deliver strong, positive messages on vinyl.
Axiall Corp. sells two PVC business units
Both transactions involve facilities in Ontario.
Ontario extruder cuts into the market for wood railroad ties
Just because something grows on trees doesn’t make…
Canadian General-Tower to build $80 million manufacturing plant in Texas
Canadian General-Tower Ltd., a Cambridge, Ont.-based producer of thermoplastic…
PTi announces major plant expansion
$10 million investment will nearly double manufacturing space for sheet extrusion systems maker.
Ontario extruder cuts into the market for wood railroad ties
Just because something grows on trees doesn’t make it…
Dubai to build world’s first 3D printed office building
A 3D printed office is to set up shop…
Borealis, Nexeo Solutions expand distribution partnership
Chemical supplier Borealis has expanded its partnership with global…
