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Elkem Announces Project to Eliminate Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Silicon Production

The company aims to be part of the solution to combat climate change and to be one of the winners in the green transition.

December 31, 2021

The Research Council of Norway has granted Elkem NOK 16 (approximately $1.8 million) to develop a new concept for silicon production where all direct carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions are eliminated.

Zaheer Joins H.B. Fuller’s Board of Directors

Zaheer will join the board effective April 6, 2022.

December 30, 2021

H.B. Fuller Co. has elected Srilata (Sri) Zaheer, Ph.D., to be an independent member of its board of directors.

Chromaflo Names Leonard Industry Manager for Industrial Coatings in the Americas

Belinda Leonard will manage Chromaflo’s Industrial Coatings product lines for the Product Management group in the Americas.

December 27, 2021

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that it has appointed Belinda Leonard industry manager for Industrial Coatings in the Americas region.

American Securities to Purchase Hexion Holdings

The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2022, pending certain conditions and approvals.

December 24, 2021

Hexion Holdings Corp. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of private equity firm American Securities LLC.

Chromaflo Names Suh Territory Sales Manager for Coatings & Thermosets

With strong technical knowledge, Jaesun Suh brings both sales and business development experience to his new position.

December 21, 2021

Chromaflo Technologies has appointed Jaesun Suh its territory sales manager for Coatings & Thermosets in the Northeast U.S. and Eastern Canada regions.

Arkema to Acquire South Africa-Based Permoseal

The acquisition is in line with Arkema’s strategy to grow its Adhesive Solutions segment.

December 21, 2021

Arkema recently announced its proposed acquisition of South Africa-based Permoseal, a manufacturer of adhesive solutions for woodworking, packaging, construction, and DIY.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Recyclability Approval for Henkel Adhesives

News from Henkel regarding recyclable adhesives for packaging applications garnered the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

December 20, 2021

Is your company focusing on recyclability? I’d love to hear about it! Please contact me at (248) 786-1704 or suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your story.

APPLIED Adhesives Acquires Bird Song Adhesives

Bird Song Adhesives is a regional supplier of specialty adhesives located in Tennessee.

December 20, 2021

APPLIED Adhesives recently announced that it has acquired Bird Song Adhesives, Inc.

M&A Corner

Adhesives and Sealants M&A: Reaching Cruising Altitude

The level of merger and acquisition activity in 2021 has by almost any measure exceeded expectations.

Andy Hinz

December 17, 2021

According to data from S&P, year-to-date global M&A transaction volume through the third quarter of 2021 was up 34% compared to the first nine months of 2020 and 14% over the same period in 2019. The average reported transaction value in 2021 is 29% higher than in 2020 and up 19% over 2019. What is driving this activity? Well, it’s a few things.

Grasdal Named Executive Vice President of Corporate Development for Graco

Inge Grasdal joins Graco from Ecolab, where he had worked as vice president of corporate development since 2018.

December 17, 2021

Graco Inc. recently announced that Inge Grasdal has been appointed to the newly created role of executive vice president, corporate development, effective January 17, 2022.