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Sika Achieves Record Sales in 2021 First Half

Sika reported a new sales record of CHF 4.4 billion (approximately $4.9 billion).

August 5, 2021

Sika recently announced that it posted record results in the first half of 2021, despite the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to seriously impact business in all regions.

Berry Global Surpasses Electricity Reduction Goal

Accomplished through hundreds of small projects, team members from around the world led initiatives to decrease energy use in Berry's facilities.

August 4, 2021

Berry Global Group Inc. recently announced the approval of projects that will help it achieve its new milestone goal to eliminate 100 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity from its operations.

Pilot Chemical to Increase Production Capacity

The company is undertaking a multi-phase expansion of its proprietary ice-cold sulfonation technology at its site in Middletown, Ohio.

August 3, 2021

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced that it is taking steps to increase production capacity of its differentiated product lines to allow for future demand increases.

Ashland Reports Strong Demand in 2021 Fiscal Third Quarter

Sales were $637 million, up 11% compared to the prior-year period.

August 3, 2021

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced preliminary financial results for the third quarter of its 2021 fiscal year, which ended June 30, 2021.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Sika Acquisition Dominates the News

News from Sika regarding its acquisition of Hydrotech drew a significant amount of reader attention last week.

Susan Sutton

August 2, 2021

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Blakely Named President of North American CASE & Plastics Vertical for Barentz

Mark Blakely joins Barentz as the company is rapidly scaling its North American CASE & Plastics business.

August 2, 2021

Barentz recently announced that it has appointed Mark Blakely president of its North American CASE & Plastics vertical.

Avery Dennison to Acquire Vestcom for Nearly $1.5 Billion

Vestcom uses data management capabilities to synthesize and streamline store-level data and deliver item-specific, price-integrated messaging at the shopper’s point of decision.

August 2, 2021

Avery Dennison recently announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Vestcom, a provider of pricing and branded labeling solutions at the shelf-edge for retailers and consumer packaged goods companies.

Thiele Kaolin Set to Acquire Certain Imerys Kaolin Clay Assets in North America

Subject to customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021.

July 30, 2021

Thiele Kaolin Co. and Imerys Performance Minerals have entered into an agreement of sale, through which Thiele will acquire certain Imerys kaolin assets.