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Construction
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…
ACCORDING TO JIM: Talking with the CPIA Leader of the Year
Never underestimate the power of a good teacher.…
Demand for vinyl in U.S. will boost hard surface flooring industry: report
Led by a growing demand for vinyl, the hard…
Que.-based foam product maker POLYFORM is branching out
More and more, it feels like it’s a…
Que.-based foam product maker POLYFORM is branching out
This supplier of EPS and EPP products for the construction, automotive, and packaging industries is staying true to its roots by diversifying – which means getting into recycling, too.
ROYAL Produits de bâtiments: La R&D est garante du success/ROYAL Building Products: R&D guarantees success*
*French and English language article.
$4 billion PE plant proposed for U.S.
In what’s being billed as the largest private sector investment ever in the U.S. state of North Dakota, petrochemical company Badlands NGL LLC has announced plans to build a $4 billion polyethylene manufacturing plant.
Investor calls for DuPont to break itself up
Investment firm Trian Fund Management LP is urging chemical conglomerate DuPont Co. to break itself up, saying that efforts already underway at the company to shed some of its businesses were not enough to fix what it called DuPont’s…
Reko International lands major precision machining contract
Ontario-based tooling supplier Reko International Group Inc. has signed a three-year, multi-million dollar machining contract.
Eastman buying specialty chemical company Taminco for $1.7 billion
Eastman Chemical Co. is buying specialty chemical company Taminco for approximately US$1.73 billion.
Dow makes new executive leadership appointments
Chemical giant Dow Chemical Company has made a series of executive leadership appointments, some of which will impact its plastics packaging and specialty plastics businesses.
A. Schulman expands in Asia-Pacific with Compco purchase
A. Schulman Inc., a supplier of high-performance plastic compounds and resins, has acquired Melbourne, Australia-based plastic compound maker Compco Pty. Ltd. for US$6.7 million in cash.
Drilling will drive strong gains in U.S. plastic pipe industry: study
Demand in the U.S. for pipe is expected to rise 7.3 per cent per year to US$63.5 billion in 2018, driven by strong growth in crude oil and natural gas drilling activity, according to a new study from market research firm The Freedonia Group.
Mexichem to buy HDPE pipe maker Dura-Line for US$630 million
Mexico-based PVC pipe and specialty chemicals maker Mexichem SAB de CV is acquiring plastic pipe maker Dura-Line Corporation from private equity firm CHS Capital for US$630 million.
Clariant building masterbatch plant in Australia
Switzerland-based specialty chemicals company Clariant International Ltd. is building a new masterbatches plant in Sydney, Australia.
Belgian floor covering maker establishing U.S. headquarters
Belgium-based floor covering maker Beaulieu International Group (BIG) is establishing a U.S. headquarters in Cartersville, Ga., and will open a plant that will employ 350 in the area.
