Tag: construction_adhesives

FTC Blocks Loctite-Liquid Nails Merger to Lower Housing Costs

17 Aug 2026 4:22 p.m.

The Federal Trade Commission has successfully prevented German multinational Henkel, maker of Loctite, from acquiring its main competitor, Liquid Nails. This move aims to reduce housing construction material costs for Americans by preserving market competition.

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