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H.B. Fuller Announces Integration Related Restructuring Charges

These actions will reportedly result in pre-tax charges of $35 million to $40 million.

March 7, 2018

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced it has approved a detailed plan associated with the integration of the Royal and H.B. Fuller businesses.

U.S. Chemical Production Has Soft Start

During January, chemical output reportedly fell in all regions.

March 6, 2018

The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) fell 0.4% in January, following a 2.2% gain in December, and a 1.8% gain in November.

Voorhees Appointed Rust-Oleum CEO

He replaces Thomas E. Reed, who will assume the position of chairman as he approaches his September retirement.

March 5, 2018

RPM International Inc. recently announced that Edward J. Voorhees III, president of Rust-Oleum North America, will take over as CEO of Rust-Oleum Group.

Covestro Announces Start-Up Challenge Winners

With the program, Covestro aims to promote creativity and entrepreneurial thinking among its nearly 16,000 employees.

March 2, 2018

Covestro recently announced that Marc Schreiber, Anna-Leona Breidbach, Axel Schmidt and Holger Mundstock are the winners of its Start-Up Challenge.

Dow Continues Partnership with Aston Martin

For more than 25 years, Dow Automotive Systems has supplied Aston Martin models with structural adhesive solutions.

March 1, 2018

Aston Martin and Dow recently announced the continuation of their technical development partnership.

Dental Adhesive Market to Rise 6%

Europe is expected to be the largest dental adhesive market during the forecast period.

March 1, 2018

The dental adhesives market is projected to grow from $1.92 billion in 2017 to $2.57 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.02% between 2017 and 2022.

ASC Announces Member Programs Expansion

Beginning this year and extending through 2020, the ASC will be delivering 12 new initiatives.

February 28, 2018

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced significant expansion of member programs and services.

Henkel 2017 Sales Grow 7%

The adhesive technologies business unit delivered very strong organic sales growth of 5%.

February 28, 2018

Henkel recently announced that, in the fiscal year 2017, sales exceeded $24.6 billion for the first time.

Arkema Expands Palmer Holland Agreement

Palmer Holland’s distribution territory will now extend from New England, across the northern U.S., to the West Coast.

February 27, 2018

Arkema recently announced the expansion of the geographic distribution territory of Palmer Holland.

New GE Aviation Plant Seeks to Narrow Manufacturing Skills Gap

GE’s Lafayette operation, which opened in 2015, is in the throes of the fastest production ramp-up for a commercial jet engine since jetliners were first introduced in the 1950s.

February 26, 2018

After creating eight factories across the U.S. over the past decade, GE Aviation is working to narrow the “skills gap” facing many young Americans seeking jobs in today’s advanced manufacturing plants.