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RadTech Announces 2020 Conference Program with Focus on Chemistry and Materials for UV LED and Additive Manufacturing

New, first-time RadTech conference sessions include Industry 4.0, Exterior Coatings, Dual Cure, and Micro-patterning.

December 3, 2019

With a focus on 3D printing, new materials, UV LEDs, and sustainability, RadTech has announced the conference program for RadTech UV+EB Technology Expo and Conference 2020, which will be held March 8-11 at the Disney Coronado Springs in Orlando, Fla.

Avery Dennison to Acquire Smartrac’s RFID Inlay Business

Headquartered in Amsterdam, Smartrac has manufacturing facilities in Germany, Malaysia, China, and the U.S.

December 2, 2019

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced a definitive agreement to acquire Smartrac’s Transponder (RFID Inlay) division for the purchase price of €225 million (approximately $248 million), subject to certain closing and post-closing adjustments.

RPC Acquisition Helps Boost Berry Global’s Net Sales in Fiscal 2019

Berry Global’s full year fiscal 2019 net sales increased by 13% to $8.9 billion.

December 2, 2019

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently reported its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2019 results.

PPG Label Stock Used in Combination with OKI Data Printing Systems Receives BS 5609 Section 3 Certification

The certification indicates that PPG Teslin-based labels printed with these systems will remain intact and legible when used on chemical drums and other packaging for hazardous materials shipped by sea.

November 29, 2019

PPG recently announced that PPG TESLIN label stock used in combination with the OKI Data C844dnw, C911dn, C931dn, C942dn, and Pro1050 printing systems has achieved British Maritime Standard 5609 (BS 5609) Section 3 certification.

Xue Named Michelman Country Manager for Greater China

Hired in 2017, Xue has led Michelman’s sales efforts over the past two years, developing meaningful customer relationships and building the company’s regional sales team.

November 29, 2019

Michelman recently announced the appointment of James Xue in the position of country manager for Greater China.

Sika Receives Swiss Technology Award for Structural Adhesives Designed for Lightweight Transportation Assembly

Sika received the award for its new high-performance adhesive technology used in lightweight transportation construction.

November 27, 2019

Sika recently announced that it has won the Swiss Technology Award 2019 in the Innovation Leaders category.

Evonik Appoints Cambrian Solutions its Canadian Distributor for Polycarbamide- and Isophorone-Based Crosslinkers

Cambrian’s leadership team will continue to actively manage the business on a day-to-day basis while leveraging Maroon Group’s global network of resources.

November 27, 2019

Evonik Corp.’s Crosslinker business line recently announced the appointment of Cambrian Solutions, a Maroon Group company, as its Canadian distributor for aliphatic isocyanates and polycarbamide crosslinkers.

AkzoNobel Breaks Ground on U.S. Wood Coatings Site Expansion

AkzoNobel reports that modernizing the site will make production more flexible and efficient and will enable the company to better serve all its customers and partners.

November 26, 2019

AkzoNobel recently announced that a groundbreaking ceremony has taken place at its North American wood coatings facility in High Point, N.C., to officially kick start a €50 million (approximately $55 million) investment that will transform the site’s manufacturing capability.

Ross Names Langhorn Vice President of Sales

Langhorn joined the company in 1998 and has served in positions of increasing responsibility over the years.

November 26, 2019

Charles Ross & Son Co. recently announced the appointment of Ken Langhorn to the position of vice president of Sales.

Ashland Sales Down 4% in Fiscal 2019

During fiscal year 2019, Ashland generated sales of $2.5 billion, down 4% compared to the prior year.

November 25, 2019

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of fiscal 2019, ended September 30, 2019.