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Revenues Decline 5% for Huntsman in 2020 First Quarter

Huntsman’s Advanced Materials segment saw revenues decline 11% in the 2020 first quarter, to $241 million.
May 7, 2020
Huntsman Corp. recently reported its first quarter 2020 results with revenues of almost $1.6 billion, a 5% decline compared to the first quarter of 2019.
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Toyal America Expands Palmer Holland’s Territory into Canada

Toyal America manufactures a portfolio of aluminum pigments, pastes, flakes, and powders for automotive and industrial applications.
May 7, 2020
Effective immediately, Toyal America has expanded Palmer Holland’s territory to include Canada, building on Palmer Holland’s existing responsibilities in U.S.
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EPA and CDC Release Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Work and Living Spaces

The guidance provides step-by-step instructions for public spaces, workplaces, businesses, schools, and homes, and falls in line with the Opening Up America Again guidelines.
May 5, 2020
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released updated guidance to help facility operators and families properly clean and disinfect spaces.
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Mitsubishi Chemical Aims to Bolster its Technology Platform by Acquiring Gelest

Gelest produces silicones, organosilanes, metal-organics, and specialty monomers for advanced technology end markets.
May 4, 2020
Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. recently announced that its Mitsubishi Chemical America, Inc. subsidiary has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Gelest Intermediate Holdings, Inc., the parent of Gelest, Inc.
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3M Reports 2.7% Increase in Sales for 2020 First Quarter

Sales growth in 3M’s Health Care and Consumer segments offset declines in the company’s Transportation and Electronics segment.
April 30, 2020
3M recently reported sales of $8.1 billion in the 2020 first quarter, a 2.7% increase compared to the first quarter of 2019.
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COVID-19: The Crisis Continues

COVID-19’s economic impact is being felt around the world. What are the ramifications for the adhesives and sealants industry?
Susan Sutton
Susan Sutton
April 29, 2020

During the past month alone, about 22 million people in the U.S. have filed for unemployment. It’s an absolutely staggering number. Sectors such as industrial manufacturing and construction (particularly large-scale commercial projects) have been particularly hard hit.


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