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Posted June 27, 2022 by David Patten

IRS Issues Excise Tax Rates

IRS issues Superfund chemical excise tax rates

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Posted June 24, 2022 by David Patten

New Home Sales

New Home Sales Unexpectedly Rebounded In May As Prices Plunged

by Tyler DurdenFriday, Jun 24, 2022 – 10:13 AM

Following the disappointing tumble in existing home sales (to 2 year lows),

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Posted June 23, 2022 by David Patten

Black Mass Recycling Technology

BASF to build battery recycling facility in Brandenburg

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BASF will build a plant for recycling black mass from batteries on an industrial scale in Schwarzheide,

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Posted June 23, 2022 by David Patten

Positive Sentiment

No economic ‘hurricane’ on horizon, XPO executives say

Demand remains solid, though supply problems hold back LTL capacity, executives tell investor roadshows

Mark SolomonWednesday,

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Posted June 22, 2022 by David Patten

Even More M&A

LP Building Solutions and Pacific Woodtech Enter Acquisition Agreement for LP’s Engineered Wood Products Business and SolidStart® Brand

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Posted June 22, 2022 by David Patten

More Spray Foam Consolidation

Owens Corning to Acquire Spray Foam Manufacturer Natural Polymers

Transaction complements company’s core insulation product offering to accelerate growth and expand addressable markets June 21,

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Posted June 22, 2022 by David Patten

Firestone Parent Acquires SES Foam

Holcim to acquire SES roofing and insulation business

EQS Group Jun. 22, 2022, 03:04 AM

Holcim Group Services Ltd / Key word(s): Acquisition
Holcim to acquire SES roofing and insulation business

22.06.2022 / 09:04

Acquisition to expand Holcims roofing and insulation business Proven double-digit growth engine in the highly profitable US spray foam insulation market Annual sales of USD 200 million for 2022  Highly regarded brand for sustainable new builds and green retrofitting projects Accelerates Holcims growth in Solutions & Read more

Posted June 22, 2022 by David Patten

Logistics Update

Logistics Costs As A Percentage Of GDP Hit Highest Level In 13 Years

by Tyler DurdenTuesday, Jun 21, 2022 –

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Posted June 21, 2022 by David Patten

BASF Expects Downturn

BASF’s business to face downturn in second half – CEO says

Tue, 21 June 2022 at 12:24 pm·1-min read

FILE PHOTO: A logo is seen on the facade of the BASF plant in Schweizerhalle

FRANKFURT (Reuters) –

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Posted June 20, 2022 by David Patten

Rigs Increase

North America Adds 30 Rigs Week on Week

North America added 30 rigs week on week.

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