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Fiber Cement Market Analysis and Forecast 2023-2033: Focus on End User, Application, Material and Country-Level Analysis - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Other Construction & Property, Construction & Property, Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Safety, Wood, Sand, Element, Region, Cement

The "Fiber Cement Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on End User, Application, Material, and Country-Level Analysis - Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Fiber Cement Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on End User, Application, Material, and Country-Level Analysis - Analysis and Forecast, 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global fiber cement market has experienced substantial growth, fueled by key factors that have heightened its demand across various construction applications.
  • Fiber cement, a composite material crafted from cement, sand, and cellulose fibers, has become increasingly popular as a versatile and long-lasting building material, contributing to its expanding market presence.
  • Furthermore, a pivotal driver for the fiber cement market's growth is its remarkable durability and resistance to environmental elements.

X-BATT Unveils Groundbreaking Bio-Derived Composite Anode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Manufacturing, Environment, Batteries, Other Science, Research, Sustainability, Science, Technology, Other Natural Resources, Other Energy, Mining, Minerals, Agriculture, Alternative Energy, Natural Resources, Energy, Recycling, Engineering, Chemicals, Plastics, Wood, Movement, University, Face, Carbon, PDC, Lithium

Now, coffee and other bio-based resources may help power lithium-ion batteries, thanks to breakthrough technology from X-BATT® .

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  • Now, coffee and other bio-based resources may help power lithium-ion batteries, thanks to breakthrough technology from X-BATT® .
  • X-BATT, a pioneer in advanced material solutions, today announced a significant breakthrough in lithium-ion battery technology with the introduction of its innovative composite anode materials utilizing renewable, bio-derived materials.
  • X-BATT's research targets the pressing need for alternative anode materials in the face of skyrocketing demand for lithium-ion batteries.
  • Through patented materials synthesis processes, the company has demonstrated the ability to incorporate various biobased carbon sources into high-energy dense anode materials.

Berkeley SkyDeck Offers Hardware Startups Access to State-of-the-Art Design and Manufacturing Prototyping

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Technology, Audio, Video, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Other Science, University, Other Technology, Education, Start-Up, Internet, Hardware, Science, Other Manufacturing, Data Management, Maker, CNC, Engineering, Student, Doctor of Philosophy, Entrepreneurship, Investment, Berkeley SkyDeck, Memorandum of understanding, Small business, Wood, Electronics, Learning, Life, Faculty, Mechanical engineering, UC, Orientation, Research, University of California, Berkeley, Partnership, 3D printing

The partnership will allow for selected companies from each SkyDeck accelerator cohort access to the Jacobs Institute’s extensive and comprehensive facilities for prototyping hardware and products.

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  • The partnership will allow for selected companies from each SkyDeck accelerator cohort access to the Jacobs Institute’s extensive and comprehensive facilities for prototyping hardware and products.
  • Hardware startups accepted to Berkeley SkyDeck’s accelerator program will be granted Entrepreneur Maker Passes, which provide access to the state of the art Jacobs Makerspace.
  • With the assistance of the Jacobs Institute’s in-house design advisors, startups can also design iteratively and fine-tune their prototypes.
  • Berkeley SkyDeck accepts around 1% of startups that apply and approximately 20 to 25 startups overall for each of its Cohort accelerator programs.

Oh Canada! How Cornerstone Building Brands is Championing Product Innovation North of the Border

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Architecture, Specialty, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Other Manufacturing, Retail, Steel, Building Systems, Landscape, Manufacturing, Interior Design, Sentinel, Weather, Multimedia, Temperature, Pollution, Carbon monoxide, Wood, Abrasion, Interior, Glass, Rigidity, Design, Scratch, Particulates, Ply, Longevity, Household, Research, Beauty

Recent strides in product development are not only positioning Cornerstone Building Brands’ Canadian Business Unit as a frontrunner in the building materials sector — they are also contributing to a paradigm shift in architectural solutions across North America.

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  • Recent strides in product development are not only positioning Cornerstone Building Brands’ Canadian Business Unit as a frontrunner in the building materials sector — they are also contributing to a paradigm shift in architectural solutions across North America.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240227318034/en/
    Cornerstone Building Brands introduces new product innovations and incorporates market-leading trends in form, structure and colour in the exterior building materials sector to deliver better-performing and more sustainable products to customers in Canada.
  • “We’ve used materials science research to develop better performing and more sustainable products, and we’ve introduced pioneering designs by partnering with industry influencers.
  • Cornerstone Building Brands is built for what’s next.

Westlake Royal Building Products™ Introduces Royal™ Knock Down Column Wraps for Easy, Affordable Curb Appeal

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Residential Building & Real Estate, Manufacturing, Construction & Property, Landscape, Interior Design, Building Systems, Architecture, Other Manufacturing, Retail, Home Goods, Other Construction & Property, Marketing, PVC, Wood, DIY, Royal

Westlake Royal Building Products™ (“Westlake Royal”), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is pleased to introduce its Royal™ Knock Down Column Wraps, an easy-to-install and cost-effective way to add instant curb appeal to a home.

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  • Westlake Royal Building Products™ (“Westlake Royal”), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is pleased to introduce its Royal™ Knock Down Column Wraps, an easy-to-install and cost-effective way to add instant curb appeal to a home.
  • Made of durable cellular PVC, Royal Knock Down Column Wraps are resistant to moisture and prevent issues found in traditional wood columns, such as warping, rotting and insect damage.
  • Royal Knock Down Column Wraps are available in 4x4, 6x6 and 8x8 sizes, and two standard lengths—8’6” & 10’ lengths.
  • “Recognizing the increased importance of curb appeal, we’re excited to introduce a knocked down version of our popular Royal PVC Column Wraps.

Westlake Royal Building Products™ to Showcase Be Boundless™ Campaign, Top Industry Trends and New Product Innovations at 2024 International Builders’ Show

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Monday, February 26, 2024
Architecture, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Retail, Packaging, Chemicals, Plastics, Building Systems, Landscape, Manufacturing, Home Goods, Interior Design, Midnight, Cloud, Storm, Smoke, Steps, AAMA, Cedar, Weather, Material, Wood, Build, Certification, Fascia, Ageing, History, Beauty, Boundless, CEU, Marketing, 3D, Connection, Red, Batten, Foundry, AIA, Importance, PST, Roof, Charcoal, Zuri, International, Tenley, Central Hall, Molding, Denim, Leonardo da Vinci, Life, Kate Smith, System, Expression, Limestone, Environment, Philosophy, Cast, University of Washington, Thought, Polymer, PVC, CRRC, Travertine, Rock (geology), IBS

Westlake Royal Building Products ™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), will showcase its Be Boundless™ campaign, top industry trends and new product innovations at the 2024 NAHB International Builders’ Show ® (IBS) in Las Vegas from February 27-29, 2024.

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  • Westlake Royal Building Products ™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), will showcase its Be Boundless™ campaign, top industry trends and new product innovations at the 2024 NAHB International Builders’ Show ® (IBS) in Las Vegas from February 27-29, 2024.
  • Homeowners and building pros face complex product selection decisions—navigating around the areas of regional weatherability, performance and sustainability.
  • To meet these varied and evolving needs, Westlake Royal Building Products is exploring every innovation, from new easy-to-install products to support services.
  • At IBS 2024, Westlake Royal will showcase several new colors, profiles and products as part of its Siding & Accessories offerings:
    NEW!

Trex Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Monday, February 26, 2024
Architecture, Environment, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Sustainability, Construction & Property, Landscape, Accounting, Traction, Investment, Marketing, Wood, Growth, Webcast, Channel, Conference, Capital expenditure, GAAP, Glass, Depreciation, Outdoor, Bank statement, Newsweek, TREX, Video game

Trex Company, Inc. (NYSE:TREX) (Trex or Company), the world’s #1 brand of high-performance, low-maintenance and eco-friendly decking and railing and a leader in outdoor living products, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year 2023.

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  • Trex Company, Inc. (NYSE:TREX) (Trex or Company), the world’s #1 brand of high-performance, low-maintenance and eco-friendly decking and railing and a leader in outdoor living products, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and full year 2023.
  • Fourth quarter 2023 consolidated net sales were $196 million, compared to $192 million reported in the prior-year quarter and 8.4% above Trex Residential net sales of $181 million in the year ago quarter.
  • Gross margin was 36.1% in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared, to reported consolidated gross margin of 34.1% and Trex Residential gross margin of 36.1% in the same quarter last year.
  • Trex will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2023 results on Monday, February 26, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

Global Door and Window Handles Market Outlook & Forecasts 2023-2029 with ASSA ABLOY, Allegion, dormakaba, Internorm, and Hafele Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, February 23, 2024
Construction & Property, Other Construction & Property, Industrialisation, USD, Investment, Peter Hancock (professor), Aluminium, Wood, ASSA, Growth, Internorm, Lever, ABLOY, Espagnolette, Metal, Element, Glass, Steel, Universal design, Recycling, Iron

The key players in the global door and window handles market are ASSA ABLOY, Allegion, dormakaba, Internorm, and Hafele.

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  • The key players in the global door and window handles market are ASSA ABLOY, Allegion, dormakaba, Internorm, and Hafele.
  • The door handle type segment is expected to be the largest revenue segment in the global door and window handles market.
  • The global door and window handles market by door handle is segmented into lever handles, door knobs, pull handles, sliding door handles, and others.
  • The new construction installation segment is expected to be the largest revenue segment of the global door and window handles market.

Boise Cascade Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Other Natural Resources, Forest Products, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Natural Resources, Construction & Property, Acquisition, Depreciation, EWP, United States Census Bureau, Share repurchase, BMD, Transport, Growth, Sale, Boise Cascade, History, Optimism, Public expenditure, Wood, Housing, Environment

For the year ended December 31, 2023, sales decreased $1,464.9 million, or 19%, to $6,178.7 million from $7,643.6 million in 2022.

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  • For the year ended December 31, 2023, sales decreased $1,464.9 million, or 19%, to $6,178.7 million from $7,643.6 million in 2022.
  • Boise Cascade ended fourth quarter 2023 with $949.6 million of cash and cash equivalents and $395.9 million of undrawn committed bank line availability, for total available liquidity of $1,345.5 million.
  • For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company paid common stock dividends of $346.5 million, or $8.70 per share.
  • For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company paid $6.4 million for the repurchase of 75,678 shares of our common stock.

Boise Cascade Announces Leadership Transitions

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Natural Resources, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Forest Products, Senior, Multimedia, Boise Cascade, BCC, HR, MarkMonitor, Human resources, Troy Little, Wood, Corporation, Housing, KPMG, Management

Boise Cascade Company (“Boise Cascade” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BCC) today announced two executive leadership transitions.

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  • Boise Cascade Company (“Boise Cascade” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BCC) today announced two executive leadership transitions.
  • Mike joined Boise Cascade in 1999, serving in several key leadership positions throughout his tenure while successfully navigating ups and downs of the housing market.
  • Erin has 30 years of service with Boise Cascade, and along with her many accomplishments, she most recently guided the implementation of a new Companywide HR technology platform.
  • “I am confident that Boise Cascade is well positioned for continued success.”