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Bostik inaugurates new R&D Center in France

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Venette, France – October 9, 2014. Bostik, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of adhesives and sealants, inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art R&D facility – the Bostik Smart Technology Center – in Venette, located near Paris, on October 3 rd. Bostik is a company of Total. Visit bostik-us.com for more information.

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Real wood coalition, part 11

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As hardwood planks continue to grow wider and longer, adhesives also need to evolve. While there have been advancements in installation materials, adhesives and manufacturing processes, the fundamental principles of moisture and wood has essentially remained the same. DID YOU KNOW.

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Obstacles fail to derail wood’s surge

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By its count, about two-thirds of wood sales are residential replacement, with roughly one-third new construction. We’re definitely seeing sales come from the renovation and remodel sector,” said Adam Ward, senior product director, wood and laminate. Residential remodel projects are driving the bulk of hardwood flooring sales today.

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STATS: Wood finds silver lining amid challenges

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hardwood flooring market generated approximately $2.207 billion in sales, a 4% decrease from 2019 and a shade below the five-year low of $2.23 While hardwood still represents the third-largest hard surface category behind resilient and ceramic with respect to sales, the gap continues to widen. sales, Mercier Wood Flooring. “We