Design considerations for building movements caused by volume change – Page 3 of 4

Figure 6: Expansion joint seal working in both shear and tension with failures at shear areas and transitions. Problem #3: Improper building expansion joint configuration Not to be overlooked, expansion joint configuration is equally important to accommodating building movements. Expansion joint seals are typically designed to work in tension across the joint width. As shown […]

Sun Chemical Receives Silver Rating for Sustainability from EcoVadis

Sun Chemical announced that the company has earned a silver rating for its sustainability performance from EcoVadis, provider of business sustainability ratings. The recognition places Sun Chemical in the top 15% of rated companies within its business sector. The EcoVadis rating reflects Sun Chemical’s performance across four key areas: environment, sustainable procurement, ethics, and labor […]

How To Get Funding For Your Startup & Grow Your Business

Although they’re called ‘unicorns’ for their supposed rarity, there are more than you’d probably imagine—as of January 2025, there are over 1,200 unicorns globally (privately held companies valued at more than US$1 billion). Once just another unicorn, now household names—think Airbnb, Facebook, or Google.  Even the giants we know today began as early-stage startups. In […]