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Massive Interest in Kraton Acquisition Continues

Kraton’s planned acquisition by DL Chemical continued to hold readers’ interest last week.

Susan Sutton

October 11, 2021

How are acquisitions shaping the industry? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.

RPM Achieves Record Sales in Its 2022 Fiscal First Quarter

RPM reported that net sales in the fiscal 2022 first quarter increased 2.7% to a record $1.65 billion.

October 11, 2021

RPM International Inc. recently reported financial results for its fiscal 2022 first quarter ended August 31, 2021.

Davidson Kempner Becomes Largest Nynas Shareholder

Before the transaction, Davidson Kempner was a major financier of Nynas.

October 8, 2021

Nynas AB recently announced the completion of a transaction involving the sale of a 49.9% shareholding in Nynas between Bitumina Industries Limited (in administration) and an investment vehicle managed by Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP.

Bommarito Named RadTech Sustainability Manager

Cara Bommarito has technical and business development experience, with previous positions at BASF, Fanuc Robotics, and Mabuchi Motors.

October 6, 2021

RadTech recently announced that it has hired Cara Bommarito to manage its sustainability and research initiatives.

Excelitas Opens New Qioptiq Photonics Plant in Germany

The plant expands the company’s capacity for the assembly of optomechanical systems and components for the semiconductor industry.

October 5, 2021

Excelitas Technologies Corp. recently announced that it has opened a new plant for its German subsidiary, Qioptiq Photonics GmbH & Co. KG, in Göttingen, Germany.

Ashland Provides Fiscal 2021 Financial Update

Due to supply chain and logistics factors, the company is adjusting its earnings outlook.

October 5, 2021

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently provided an update for its preliminary fiscal 2021 financial results.

Resource Label Group Announces Acquisitions

Acquisitions include a digital and flexographic printer and an online sticker company.

October 4, 2021

Resource Label Group, LLC recently announced its acquisition of Ample Labels, as well as an agreement to acquire StickerGriant.com.

Cargill to Acquire Arkema’s Epoxides Business

The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021.

October 4, 2021

Arkema recently announced the proposed divestment of its epoxides business to Cargill.

KPX Chemical and Huntsman Form Joint Venture in Korea

The joint venture will create and provide polyurethane system solutions to Korean automakers.

October 1, 2021

KPX Chemical and Huntsman Corp. recently announced the establishment of a joint venture called KPX Huntsman Polyurethanes Automotive Co., Ltd.

Graco Named a Best Workplace by Fortune

Graco ranked eighth on the internationally recognized list.

October 1, 2021

Graco Inc. recently announced that it has been named one of the 2021 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing and Production, according to Fortune magazine.