The Gorman-Rupp Co. recently announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, National Pump Co., has reached an agreement in principle to purchase the business of American Turbine Pump Companies (ATP).

The deal reportedly makes the DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials the only company in the chemicals distribution sector with blanket coverage in Asia and Western Europe.

Nordson Corp. recently announced it has purchased certain assets of Kodama Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., a licensed distributor for Nordson’s EDI business in Japan.

PPG Industries recently announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of Spraylat Corp., a privately owned industrial coatings company.

Avery Dennison Corp. and 3M Co. recently announced that the agreement under which 3M would have purchased Avery Dennison’s Office and Consumer Products business has been terminated.

Headquartered in the Netherlands, IGM Resins is a global specialty chemical company and leading supplier of photoinitiators and acrylates.

3M and Ceradyne Inc. recently announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for 3M to acquire Ceradyne for $35 per share.

RPM International Inc. recently announced that its Rust-Oleum Group has acquired Synta Inc., a producer and marketer of exterior wood deck and concrete restoration systems.

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced it has finalized the purchase of Engent, Inc., a provider of manufacturing, research and development services to the electronics industry.

RPM International Inc. recently announced it has acquired Kirker Enterprises Inc., a leading manufacturer of nail care enamels, coatings components and related products.