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Kraton Announces Global Price Increase for HSBC Products

March 12, 2021

Kraton Corp. has announced a general price increase for all HSBC products.

Germain and Sullivan Tapped for New Roles with tesa

Germain will lead the company's business and operations for Canada, the U.S., and Mexico.

March 12, 2021

Daniel Germain has been appointed regional manager, tesa North America, replacing Paul Sullivan, who is taking over a new role as head of growth markets in North America.

IPS Adhesives Reduces Lead Times in Response to Increased Customer Demand

The company reports that its operation and customer service teams have worked over the past 90 days to make internal changes to improve its ability to meet customer commitments.

March 10, 2021

IPS Adhesives recently announced a reduction in lead times for its North America Integra Adhesive and SCIGRIP structural lines of business.

Dow to Establish South China Specialties Hub

The multi-year project will reportedly provide customers local access to Dow's portfolio of products and technologies.

March 10, 2021

Dow recently announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Zhanjiang Economic and Technological Development Zone Administrative Committee (Zhanjiang EDZ) to build the Dow South China Specialties Hub.

Maroon Group Acquires Cary's Raw Materials and Specialty Chemicals Distribution Business

The management team, led by Brian Ehlert, will continue to actively manage the business on a day-to-day basis and will remain located in Chicago, Ill.

March 9, 2021

Maroon Group LLC, recently acquired by Barentz International, has acquired the Raw Materials and Specialty Chemicals distribution business of The Cary Co., a specialty distributor in the paint, coatings, adhesives, and plastics markets.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Sika’s 2020 Results

News from Sika regarding its 2020 financial results and an upcoming leadership transition drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

March 8, 2021

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Woeste Named Territory Sales Manager for Chromaflo Technologies

Benjamin Woeste will be responsible for the overall management of coating and thermoset products sold in the Southwest region through market development and conversion of primary sales targets.

March 8, 2021

Chromaflo Technologies recently hired Benjamin Woeste in the role of territory sales manager, Coatings & Thermosets-Southwestern U.S.

Arkema Receives Bronze in S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook 2021

The Sustainability Yearbook recognizes the best-performing companies in terms of corporate social responsibility among their industry peers.

March 8, 2021

Arkema has been named to S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook 2021, receiving the bronze award.

Wacker Polymers to Raise Prices for Dispersions, Resins, and Dispersible Powders

March 5, 2021

Wacker Polymers recently announced that it will raise prices for dispersions, resins, and dispersible polymer powders globally.

Meridian Adhesives Group Acquires GENTEC and FT Polymer

Both GENTEC and FT Polymer have been partners with Meridian's Electronics Division.

March 5, 2021

Meridian Adhesives Group recently announced its acquisition of GENTEC and FT Polymer, two Europe-based adhesive suppliers for the electronics, medical, aerospace, and automotive industries.