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RPM Expansion Jumps to Top Spot

Readers last week were most interested in RPM’s acquisition of a Texas manufacturing plant.

September 27, 2021

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Kraton Enters Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by DL Chemical

The all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.5 billion is expected to close by the first half of 2022.

September 27, 2021

Kraton Corp. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which DL Chemical Co., Ltd. will acquire 100% of Kraton.

Mactac Partners with Esker to Adopt Process Automation Solutions

Automating the accounts payable and order management processes is in line with Mactac’s future growth strategy.

September 27, 2021

Mactac^®, a LINTEC company, is partnering with Esker to automate its accounts payable (AP) and order management (OM) processes.

EMCO to Distribute Sappi Biomaterials in North America

The agreement will include Sappi’s Valida line.

September 24, 2021

Sappi Corp. and EMCO Chemical Distributors have signed an exclusive agreement for distribution of Sappi’s biomaterials.

3M Announces Bonding Process Center Evolution

Formerly known as Global Adhesives Solutions Labs, 3M Bonding Process Centers connect customers with local 3M experts to help solve problems and optimize processes.

September 24, 2021

3M recently announced that its Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division is evolving its Bonding Process Centers in St. Paul, Minn.; Neuss, Germany; and Shanghai, China.

SOCMA to Host Cybersecurity Executive Roundtable

The roundtable will explain risks and exposures and present ways to address them.

September 23, 2021

SOCMA will host an executive roundtable on October 6, with industry experts sharing best practices on how companies can enhance current operating practices to prevent and mitigate business interruption.

Nexa and Henkel Collaborate on Full-Scale Additive Manufacturing Customer Center

The companies plan to invite additional automation, process, and software innovation partners to join the center.

September 23, 2021

Polymer 3D printer manufacturer Nexa3D recently announced the opening of its first full-scale additive manufacturing customer center, NEXTFACTORY in Ventura, Calif., in partnership with Henkel.

RPM’s Nance Named to Savoy Magazine’s 2021 List of Most Influential Black Corporate Directors

Nance chairs RPM’s governance and nominating committee.

September 22, 2021

RPM International Inc. recently announced that Frederick R. Nance, a member of the company’s board, has been named to Savoy magazine’s 2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors list.

Kraton Publishes 2020 Sustainability Report

Kraton is committed to including sustainability as an element of its enterprise business strategies.

September 22, 2021

Kraton Corp. recently announced the release of its 2020 Sustainability Report, which highlights the company’s progress and approach to driving the integration of sustainability throughout its operations.