Top 5 News that Sticks

News About Kraton Purchasing Arizona Chemical Received the Most Reader Interest

Kraton's announced purchase of Arizona Chemical received the most reader interest last week.

Kraton Performance Polymers Inc. recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the capital stock of privately held Arizona Chemical Holdings Corp. for a cash purchase price of $1.37 billion. Arizona Chemical's end-use market exposure is reportedly complementary with that of Kraton, particularly in markets such as adhesives, roads and construction, coatings, and oilfield chemicals.

Top 5 News that Sticks for September 27-October 3

1. Kraton to Buy Arizona Chemical for $1.37 Billion

2. Henkel Partners with Molding Equipment Manufacturer (#5 last week)

3. UV-Curable Inks Market to Grow 15%

4. Chemical Activity Barometer Drops in September

5. FEICA Conference Continues to Grow

Teresa McPherson was the former Editor of Adhesives & Sealants Industry. She has held several editorial positions during her more than 20 years with BNP Media. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and journalism from Eastern Michigan University.