H.B. Fuller Buys Wisdom Adhesives The business will be included in H.B. Fuller's Americas Adhesives operating segment. January 30, 2017 H.B. Fuller Co. announced today that, on January 27, it purchased the industrial adhesives business of Wisdom Worldwide Adhesives.Read More
Morales Elected PPG CFO, Sklarsky Retires PPG recently announced that its board of directors has elected Vincent J. Morales to serve as senior vice president and chief financial officer. January 30, 2017 Morales will replace Frank S. Sklarsky as CFO, who has announced his retirement.Read More
Resiplast and Alchemy Polymers Form New Company Resiplast US Inc. and Alchemy Polymers recently announced they have centralized their business activities into a new company, Alchemy-Spetec. January 27, 2017 The company reportedly will be created on a 50/50 basis and will be led by Stephen Barton, owner and managing director of Alchemy Polymers.Read More
Siegwerk Adds Laminating Machine Siegwerk recently announced it has added a Labo Combi 400 laminator to its technical center. January 27, 2017 The new machine adds laminating capabilities to the existing testing skills at its European site.Read More
PPG Fourth Quarter 2016 Sales Down 1% PPG recently reported fourth quarter 2016 net sales of $3.5 billion, down more than 1% vs. the prior year. January 26, 2017 Reported net income in the fourth quarter of 2016 from continuing operations was $77 million.Read More
RadTech Launches Email Course RadTech recently announced it has launched an email-based course, UV/EB Chemistry Fundamentals. January 26, 2017 This free course reportedly features eight lessons sent in a weekly email, which take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Read More
IPC APEX EXPO Announces Networking Opportunities Networking events at the IPC APEX EXPO include the International Reception; First-Timers’ Welcome Breakfast; ribbon cutting ceremony, and others. January 25, 2017 IPC APEX EXPO 2017 will be held from February 14-16 at the San Diego Convention Center.Read More
PPG Acquires Chinese Coatings Company PPG recently announced that it has acquired assets of the Shenzhen-based Futian Xinshi. January 25, 2017 With approximate sales of $15 million in 2016, Futian distributes its products in China through a network of more than 200 distributors. Read More
Feldman Appoints AkzoNobel Business Director AkzoNobel recently announced that Steven Feldman has been appointed business director of protective coatings, North America. January 24, 2017 In this role, Feldman will be responsible for developing the strategic sales and growth initiatives related to linings products.Read More
H.B. Fuller Fourth Quarter 2016 Revenue Grows 5% H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for the fourth quarter that ended December 3, 2016. January 24, 2017 Net income for the fourth quarter of 2016 was $39.1 million vs. net income of $25 million last year.Read More