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Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Meridian Adhesives’ Latest Acquisition

Last week, news regarding Meridian Adhesives’ acquisition of Epoxies, Etc. garnered much reader interest.

Susan Sutton

September 9, 2019

How are acquisitions affecting the adhesives and sealants industry?

Ashland Completes Sale of Composites Business and Butanediol Facility to INEOS

Net proceeds from the sale are approximately $930 million.

September 9, 2019

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its Composites business (excluding the Maleic business) and butanediol manufacturing facility in Marl, Germany, to INEOS Enterprises in a transaction valued at $1.015 billion.

Youland Joins ChemQuest as Director

David Youland is reportedly recognized for strengths in market research, competitive intelligence, strategic planning, new product and market development, acquisition evaluation, and the development of strategic alliances and partnerships.

September 6, 2019

The ChemQuest Group, Inc. recently announced the addition of David Youland in the position of director.

Designing Rebondable Structural Adhesives

Aromatic thermosetting polyesters have been shown to be fully compatible with the reversible bonding adhesion concept.

Jacob Meyer Zeba Parkar

September 6, 2019

Reversible adhesion inspired by the gecko has attracted attention in applications such as biomedical masks, climbing robots, transfer printing, and pressure-sensitive adhesives.

Azelis Americas Expands Relationship with Huntsman Advanced Materials to Cover Entire U.S.

As of October 1, 2019, Azelis will provide its customers access to Huntsman Advanced Materials products in the West Coast and Northeast U.S., complementing its existing relationship in other regions.

September 5, 2019

Azelis Americas CASE, LLC recently announced that it has entered into an agreement with Huntsman Advanced Materials (HAM) for a territory expansion.

2019 Adhesives and Sealants Raw Materials and Chemicals Overview

Use trends, price fluctuations, and availability of raw materials all have important implications for the adhesives and sealants industry.

David S. Youland

September 3, 2019

Raw materials used in the manufacturing of adhesives and sealants represent a small yet important part of the global chemical industry.

Editor's Memo

Welcome to Fall!

I hope you were able to enjoy some well-earned time off over the summer and are ready to get back to work!

Susan Sutton

September 3, 2019

If you’re anything like me, the onset of fall leaves you feeling a bit bittersweet.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Chromaflo Technologies’ Personnel Adjustments Lead the News

Readers last week were most interested in news from Chromaflo Technologies regarding a number of personnel announcements.

Susan Sutton

September 3, 2019

Do you have personnel news to share with the industry? Please send press releases to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

DIC to Acquire BASF’s Global Pigments Business

DIC reports that its acquisition of BASF Colors & Effects will broaden its portfolio as a global manufacturer of pigments, including those for electronic displays, cosmetics, coatings, plastics, inks, and specialty applications.

September 3, 2019

DIC Corp. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BASF’s global pigments business, known as BASF Colors & Effects (BCE).

Maroon Group to Distribute Polyscope Styrene Maleic Anhydride Copolymers in U.S.

Typical applications for these materials reportedly include adhesives, coatings, over-print varnishes, and gypsum-based construction products, and as a key building block for pigment dispersants.

August 30, 2019

Polyscope recently announced the appointment of Maroon Group LLC as a U.S. distributor for its Xiran^® styrene maleic anhydride (SMA) copolymer resins and aqueous solutions.