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Readers Most Interested in Sika’s Latest Acquisition

Last week, news from Sika regarding its acquisition in China drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

September 23, 2019

Have you seen all of the recent industry acquisitions? They’ve been coming fast and furious in the last few months!

Brenntag Specialties Expands Distribution Agreement with BASF

The Baxxodur amine product line, including polyetheramine (PEA) and isophroediamine (IDPA), is composed of curing agents and chain extenders.

September 19, 2019

Effective October 15, 2019, Brenntag Specialties, Inc., part of the Brenntag Group, will become the exclusive distributor for BASF’s amine curing agents in the Western and Southwestern U.S.

Dowd and Guild to Distribute Cathay Industries’ Iron Oxide Pigments

Cathay Industries’ complete product range reportedly covers iron, chrome, and zinc-ferrite oxides suitable for various applications for the coatings, plastic, PVC, ceramics, inks, paper, adhesive, and rubber industries.

September 18, 2019

Cathay Industries has appointed Dowd and Guild Inc. distributor for its natural and synthetic iron oxide pigments in the Western U.S.

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Henkel’s Electric Vehicle Battery Technologies Dominate the News

Readers flocked last week to an announcement from Henkel regarding the launch of new materials for electric vehicle batteries.

September 16, 2019

What technologies is your company working on for electric vehicles? I’d love to hear about them!

Coatex Realigns Distribution of Additives in North America

Primary distribution of Coatex rheological additives in North America is now divided among three companies.

September 13, 2019

Effective September 1, Coatex has changed the distributors of its rheological additives for the paints, coatings, adhesives, and sealants markets in North America.

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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?

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.

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.

Lintech to Represent DSM Coating Resins in Midwest and Southwest

Lintech, which already represents DSM Coating Resins in the Eastern U.S., will become the Midwest and Southwest distributor for the coatings, paints, and printing and packaging markets, effective September 15, 2019.

August 29, 2019

DSM Coating Resins is expanding its relationship with Lintech International, LLC.

Ravago Announces Rebranding

RCNA expects that a common approach will allow it to maximize both speed and efficiency while improving its ability to quickly understand and react to changing market dynamics.

August 5, 2019

Ravago Chemicals North America (RCNA) recently announced the rebranding and consolidation of its three channel companies (Pacific Coast Chemicals, TH Hilson, and TMC Materials) under the RCNA brand name, effective August 1.