Chemir Analytical Services, formerly Chemir/Polytech Laboratories, aims to double its annual sales to $14 million by 2003 through internal growth as well as strategic acquisitions of analytical laboratories within the United States.
BASF and Pagendarm BTT GmbH announce the construction of an innovative adhesive pilot coating line in Ludwigshafen, Germany, that will have the ability to run at speeds unmatched anywhere in the world.
The Henkel Group has acquired Solyplast S.A., Barcelona, Spain. Solyplast S.A. produces and markets acrylate and silicone sealants, as well as adhesives for the craftsmen and DIY market.
Emhart Teknologies announced a nationwide engineering-design competition to identify and recognize outstanding innovation and applications in the field of product design.
In a difficult market environment, the Henkel Group achieved sales of 2.49 billion euros and an operating profit (EBIT) of 168 million euros in the second quarter of 2002.