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Global Construction Chemicals Market Forecast Report 2023: Compound Annual Growth of 5.5% During 2023-2027, Market to Reach $90.45 Billion in 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, June 26, 2023

The "Global Construction Chemicals Market (by Product Group & Region): Insights & Forecast (2023-2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Construction Chemicals Market (by Product Group & Region): Insights & Forecast (2023-2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global construction chemicals market is expected to record a value of US$90.45 billion in 2027, recording growth at a CAGR of 5.50%, for the time period of 2023-2027.
  • However the market growth would be challenged by government regulations over VOCs emission and volatile raw materials prices of construction chemicals.
  • Other regions such as Western Europe and North America also hold significant shares in the global construction chemicals market.

Global HVAC Insulation Market Report 2023: Sector is Expected to Reach $7.3 Billion by 2027 at a CAGR of 6% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Some of the HVAC insulation companies profiled in this report include Kingspan, Saint-Gobain, Owens Corning, Johns Manville, Knauf Insulation, Armacell Engineered Foams, and Rockwool.

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  • Some of the HVAC insulation companies profiled in this report include Kingspan, Saint-Gobain, Owens Corning, Johns Manville, Knauf Insulation, Armacell Engineered Foams, and Rockwool.
  • Residential will remain the largest end use industry over the forecast period due to increasing awareness towards energy efficiency and growth in demand for HVAC systems.
  • What are some of the competitive products in this market, and how great a threat do they pose for loss of market share through product substitution?
  • What M & A activities have transpired in the last five years in this market and what impact have these activities had on the industry?

Saint-Gobain Signs a Definitive Agreement to Acquire Building Products of Canada Corp.

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Monday, June 12, 2023

Saint-Gobain announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Building Products of Canada Corp. (“Building Products of Canada”), a privately owned manufacturer of residential roofing shingles and wood fiber insulation panels in Canada, for C$1,325 million (approximately €925 million) in cash.

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  • Saint-Gobain announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition of Building Products of Canada Corp. (“Building Products of Canada”), a privately owned manufacturer of residential roofing shingles and wood fiber insulation panels in Canada, for C$1,325 million (approximately €925 million) in cash.
  • With Building Products of Canada, Saint-Gobain will be well positioned to better serve Canadian customers, to whom it will bring a broader innovative and sustainable range of solutions.
  • Building Products of Canada is a leading roofing and exterior building products player in Canada with three manufacturing plants servicing the full country (Montreal, Edmonton, Pont-Rouge) and 460 employees.
  • In addition, Saint-Gobain’s innovation capability will allow Building Products of Canada to develop a broader, more innovative, and more sustainable range of products for its customers.

Terra CO2 Technology Welcomes Three Industry Veterans to Leadership Roles Ahead of Product Commercialization

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

GOLDEN, Colo., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Terra CO2, the scalable low-carbon alternative for cement production, today announced the appointment of Chance Allen as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO), Anjy Salinas as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Michele Blackburn as Commercial Director. These additions come at a crucial time as the company prepares to commercialize their first commercial plants for producing OPUS SCM™, a materials solution for the cement industry that dramatically reduces cement's greenhouse gas emissions and ultimately, decarbonizes concrete.

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  • Over a prosperous career with stints at industry giants such as Holcim and Martin Marietta, Allen has demonstrated his exceptional leadership and strategic planning capabilities.
  • Her role will be critical in capitalizing on Terra's innovative low-carbon technology and bringing it to the forefront of the construction industry.
  • "The addition of Chance, Anjy, and Michele is an important step for Terra CO2," said Bill Yearsley, CEO of Terra CO2.
  • Terra CO2 is setting the stage for the ground breaking for its first commercial plant in Q1 2024, capable of producing 250,000 tons of product annually.

Greentown Labs Announces Go Build 2023 with Saint-Gobain

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

SOMERVILLE, Mass. and HOUSTON, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs, the largest climatetech incubator in North America, and Saint-Gobain, a multinational manufacturer and distributor of high-performance materials, are now accepting applications for Greentown Go Build 2023. Designed to accelerate startup-corporate partnerships to advance climatetech, this Greentown Go program is focused on enabling circularity and decarbonizing the built environment by revolutionizing building solutions, old and new.

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  • and HOUSTON, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Greentown Labs , the largest climatetech incubator in North America, and Saint-Gobain , a multinational manufacturer and distributor of high-performance materials, are now accepting applications for Greentown Go Build 2023 .
  • More specifically, Go Build 2023 is interested in innovations to extend product life cycles, alternative raw materials, and enabling technologies for waste revalorization.
  • Greentown runs Greentown Go programs across five tracks: Go Make (manufacturing), Go Move (transportation), Go Energize (energy and electricity), Go Build (buildings), and Go Grow (food and agriculture).
  • Applications for Go Build 2023 are due by Aug. 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

Saint-Gobain Installs Smart Water Submetering System and Upgrades Equipment at Its Jackson, Michigan Siding Facility, Saving More Than 9 Million Gallons of Water Per Year

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

In Jackson, CertainTeed uses process water to cool vinyl siding products manufactured on-site, including its Northwoods® Perfection and Rough-Split Shingle lines, vinyl siding that recreates the natural textures and patterns of cedar shakes and shingles.

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  • In Jackson, CertainTeed uses process water to cool vinyl siding products manufactured on-site, including its Northwoods® Perfection and Rough-Split Shingle lines, vinyl siding that recreates the natural textures and patterns of cedar shakes and shingles.
  • Recycled water is additionally used in vacuum pumps, key to specific steps in the manufacturing process.
  • The plant has also invested in a closed loop system for its vacuum pumps, which allows the facility to reuse the water needed for its production process.
  • Today the plant is home to 230 employees and is hiring for several roles in engineering, administration and operations.

Europe Cement Industry Market Report 2023: Manufacturers Focus on Innovative Products to Reduce Carbon Emissions / Cement Prices are Projected to Increase Further in 2023

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

The cement industry in Europe is expected to grow by 3.4% on an annual basis to reach US$33,769.9 million in 2023.

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  • The cement industry in Europe is expected to grow by 3.4% on an annual basis to reach US$33,769.9 million in 2023.
  • The Russia-Ukraine conflict is projected to keep impacting the consumption of cement in Europe in 2023.
  • In Russia, where sanctions are having a greater impact, cement demand is projected to report a sharp decline in 2023.
  • While energy prices are set to decline over the next 12 months, cement prices are projected to increase in 2023.

Boudewijn van Lent Named President and CEO of VanDeMark Chemicals

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Monday, May 8, 2023

VanDeMark Chemical, Inc. (“VanDeMark”), a leading global producer of life science chemistries, announced today the appointment of Dr. Boudewijn van Lent as President and CEO, effective immediately.

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  • VanDeMark Chemical, Inc. (“VanDeMark”), a leading global producer of life science chemistries, announced today the appointment of Dr. Boudewijn van Lent as President and CEO, effective immediately.
  • Prior to joining dss+, Boudewijn was Executive Vice President and Member of the Board of Management of the Specialty Construction Chemicals business of GCP Applied Technologies.
  • Previously, Boudewijn served as CEO of Bilfinger's Industrial Services, Inc. (NA), President of Rhein Chemie (NA), and as a Vice President for Celerant Consulting.
  • “We are pleased to have Boudewijn join the VanDeMark team,” says Randy Dearth, Chairman of the Board of Directors of VanDeMark and Sr. Director of SK.

Saint-Gobain North America Celebrates the Grand Opening of VBC Giving Foundation’s Veterans Village 47-Unit Housing Project With $175,000 in Product and Monetary Donations

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

The Saint-Gobain North America Foundation and building materials subsidiary CertainTeed contributed over $175,000 in siding and insulation products and monetary donations to Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) Giving Foundation’s Veterans Village Project, a 47-unit new construction permanent housing community for Veterans.

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  • The Saint-Gobain North America Foundation and building materials subsidiary CertainTeed contributed over $175,000 in siding and insulation products and monetary donations to Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) Giving Foundation’s Veterans Village Project, a 47-unit new construction permanent housing community for Veterans.
  • In addition to monetary and product donations, a team of Saint-Gobain employees also provided support, solutions, and expertise to this important project.
  • In short, we could not have launched our inaugural Veterans Village without them,” said John P. Jones SSgt USMC Ret., Executive Director of the VBC Giving Foundation.
  • “Saint-Gobain North America and the company’s Veterans Employee Resource Group encourage veterans to join an organization dedicated to those who are currently serving or have served.

Tecnoglass Reports Record First Quarter 2023 Results

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

José Manuel Daes, Chief Executive Officer of Tecnoglass, commented, “Our strong momentum continued into 2023 with record first quarter results.

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  • José Manuel Daes, Chief Executive Officer of Tecnoglass, commented, “Our strong momentum continued into 2023 with record first quarter results.
  • As a percent of total revenues, SG&A was 16.8% for the first quarter of 2023 compared to 19.6% in the prior year quarter driven by better operating leverage.
  • Santiago Giraldo, Chief Financial Officer of Tecnoglass, stated, “We are increasing our full year 2023 outlook to reflect our strong start to 2023 and positive sales momentum into the second quarter, reflected by record invoicing months in March and April.
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