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3M to Expand Operations in Tennessee

The additional investments and jobs will help increase capacity and reduce manufacturing cycle time.

February 14, 2022

3M is investing approximately $470 million and adding around 600 new jobs by 2025 at its plant in Clinton, Tenn.

Barentz North America Names Brennan Director of Supply Chain and Logistics

Mike Brennan has over 25 years of experience in global supply chain and logistics management.

February 11, 2022

Barentz recently announced that Mike Brennan has joined its team as director of Supply Chain and Logistics for North America.

Avery Dennison Sees Nearly 21% Increase in Net Sales for 2021

The company posted full-year net sales of $8.4 billion.

February 10, 2022

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced preliminary, unaudited results for its 2021 fourth quarter and full year ended January 1, 2022.

Berry Global Sales Increase 14% in 2022 First Fiscal Quarter

The company reported net sales of $3.6 billion for the quarter.

February 9, 2022

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently reported results for its 2022 first fiscal quarter, ended January 1, 2022.

Kramer Joins ChemQuest as Director

With expertise in manufacturing operations, process optimization, and business development, Robert G. Kramer will aid in the expansion of ChemQuest’s Manufacturing Excellence pillar.

February 9, 2022

The ChemQuest Group recently announced the addition of Robert G. Kramer as a director.

Sales Climb 9% for Ashland in First Fiscal 2022 Quarter

Ashland reported sales of $512 million for the quarter.

February 8, 2022

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. has announced its financial results for the first quarter of its 2022 fiscal year, which ended December 31, 2021.

Hexion Holdings Completes Sale of Epoxy Businesses to Westlake Chemical

The sale includes the epoxy specialty resins and base epoxy resins and intermediates product lines.

February 8, 2022

Hexion Holdings Corp. has completed the previously announced sale of its epoxy-based Coatings and Composite businesses to Westlake Chemical Corp.

Top 5 News that Sticks

H.B. Fuller Retains Top Position with New Acquisitions Announcement

An announcement from H.B. Fuller regarding two acquisitions drew strong reader interest to keep the company in the top position for the second consecutive week.

Susan Sutton

February 7, 2022

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Arkema to Boost PVDF Capacity in China

Arkema reports that it is accelerating its development in China in order to meet demand from customers in the lithium-ion battery business and support growth in the water filtration, specialty coatings, and semiconductor sectors.

February 7, 2022

Arkema’s previously announced 35% fluoropolymer capacity increase at its Changshu site in China has been revised upward to a capacity increase of 50%.

Mactac Completes Spinnaker Coating Acquisition

The asset purchase consists of Spinnaker’s manufacturing facility and headquarters in Troy, Ohio, as well as four North American distribution centers.

February 7, 2022

Mactac has completed its previously announced acquisition of Spinnaker Coating, LLC.