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Meridian Adhesives Group Relocates to Houston

Meridian has a portfolio of 14 international adhesive companies, with additional acquisitions pending.

December 8, 2021

To accommodate its growing international portfolio, Meridian Adhesives Group recently announced the strategic relocation of its corporate headquarters.

BASF Increases Additive Prices

December 7, 2021

Effective December 1, 2021, and as existing contracts allow, BASF is increasing prices for its additives for the paint and coatings industry globally.

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Celebrating a Passion for Innovation

Headquartered in Neuwied, Germany, and founded in 1851, Lohmann celebrates its 170th anniversary this year.

Cindy Stoner

December 6, 2021

For more than 170 years, Lohmann has produced double-coated adhesive tape technology. To this day, it remains the company’s core business, with about 1,440 patents for adhesive bonds filed thus far.

Photo of Arkema's new chief technology office, Armand Ajdari.

Ajdari Joins Arkema as Chief Technology Officer

Armand Ajdari will report to Thierry Le Hénaff, chairman and CEO.

December 6, 2021

Arkema recently announced that Armand Ajdari has been named chief technology officer, effective January 1, 2022.

Department of Commerce Establishes Industrial Advisory Committee for Microelectronics

The Industrial Advisory Committee will consist of expert leaders representing a range of organization sizes from industry, federal laboratories, and academic institutions.

December 6, 2021

The U.S. Commerce Department has established a high-level committee to advise the U.S. government on matters related to microelectronics research, development, manufacturing, and policy and is now seeking to recruit top-level candidates to serve on the committee.

Hexion Announces Agreement to Sell Epoxy Businesses to Westlake Chemical

The transaction includes approximately 1,300 associates and eight manufacturing facilities globally.

December 3, 2021

Hexion Holdings Corp. recently announced that, as a result of its ongoing strategic review, it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its epoxy-based Coatings and Composite businesses.

Berry Global Achieves Record Net Sales in Fiscal 2021

Net sales grew by 22% and 18% in the quarter and fiscal year, respectively.

November 30, 2021

Berry Global Group Inc. recently reported its results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2021, ended October 2, 2021.

Lintech Named Envirospheres Distribution Partner in the U.S.

Lintech International LLC to manage Envirospheres’ portfolio of high-performance, white hollow ceramic microsphere products for the U.S.

November 30, 2021

Envirospheres Pty. Ltd. has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Lintech International LLC.

KaMin to Acquire BASF Kaolin Minerals Business

The transaction includes several production hub sites in Georgia, as well as related mines, reserves, and mills.

November 29, 2021

KaMin LLC and BASF recently announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for KaMin to acquire the BASF kaolin minerals business.

Arkema Increases Ranking in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

The company improved its ranking to third place in the DJSI World and maintained its second place in DJSI Europe.

November 26, 2021

Arkema recently announced that it has been recognized among the chemicals sector’s global leaders in sustainability in the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices.