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Names in the News July 2026

July 29, 2026

RPM International Inc. has named David C. Dennsteadt as president and chief operating officer, effective July 17, 2026. As president and chief Operating officer, he will oversee RPM’s operating groups and corporate development activities. Dennsteadt has held several leadership roles since starting as an engineer with the RPM’s Stonhard business in 1995. He served as group president of RPM’s Performance Coatings Group (PCG) from 2018 to 2025, when he was elected RPM executive vice president. Dennsteadt holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Rutgers University and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. Read More…

Lubrizol and Grasim Inaugurate Plant in India

July 15, 2026

Lubrizol, together with Grasim Industries Limited, inaugurated a Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) resin manufacturing facility in Vilayat, Gujarat, in India. According to the company, the new plant, along with the recently enhanced CPVC compounding capacity at Lubrizol’s Dahej facility, creates one of India’s most scalable and integrated CPVC manufacturing footprints, reinforcing leadership in high-performance plumbing and piping solutions. Read More…

ACA-supported 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becomes Law

July 14, 2026

On July 11, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act — a landmark bipartisan housing package that ACA championed — became law. ACA had actively supported and advocated for legislation that will expand and preserve the country's housing supply, improve housing affordability, and drive job growth. Read More…

ACA Releases New Product Category Rule for Metal Coil and Extrusion Coatings

July 13, 2026

ACA recently released a new Product Category Rule (PCR) for Metal Coil and Extrusion Coatings. ACA initiated development of this new PCR in concert with NSF International, an independent organization that facilitates standards development, product certification, testing, auditing, education, and risk management for public health and the environment. Read More…