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BASF Increases Prices Globally for Formulation Additives

January 12, 2021

Effective immediately, as existing contracts allow, BASF is increasing prices globally for a range of its formulation additives.

ICP Building Solutions Acquires Gardner-Gibson

Based in Tampa, Fla., Gardner-Gibson has manufacturing and distribution facilities across the U.S. and Canada.

January 11, 2021

Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP) recently announced that it has acquired Gardner-Gibson and Sun Coatings (Gardner-Gibson), a leading manufacturer of liquid-applied roof coatings, roofing products, driveway sealers, and specialty paints primarily serving professional contractors for commercial and residential applications.

Conley Promoted to National Business Development Manager for Mule-Hide Products

Dan Conley has served as business development manager for the Midwest region since joining Mule-Hide Products in 2014.

January 8, 2021

Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. recently announced that it has promoted Dan Conley to the role of national business development manager.

AkzoNobel Acquires New Nautical Coatings

New Nautical Coatings is reportedly one of the top players in yacht coatings in North America.

January 7, 2021

AkzoNobel N.V. recently announced that it will expand its presence in the North American yacht coatings market through the acquisition of New Nautical Coatings, owner of the Sea Hawk brand.

Kraton Increases Pricing for All Hydrogenated Styrenic Block Copolymer Products

January 7, 2021

Kraton Corp. recently announced a general price increase for all hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer (HSBC) products.

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Corporate Planning: The Best Business Interruption Insurance

Successful companies go beyond mitigating risk to ensure sustainable growth.

Karl Davenport

January 6, 2021

While certainly no guarantee of success, a business strategy with robust crisis management increases not only the probability of survival but a faster return to a thriving business. In many cases, it also enables a business to uncover and correct its weaknesses.

Small Business Administration Details Top Business Trends for 2021

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), four business trends are likely to dominate in 2021.

January 5, 2021

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, small business owners have been resilient, pivoting and adapting their business models to navigate continually changing conditions.

DuPont Board Approves Separation of Nutrition & Biosciences Business through Exchange Offer

The separation will be followed by the simultaneous combination of Nutrition & Biosciences, Inc. with International Flavors & Fragrances.

January 4, 2021

DuPont recently announced that its board of directors has approved the separation of DuPont’s Nutrition & Biosciences business through an exchange offer (split-off) whereby DuPont stockholders can elect to tender shares of DuPont common stock in exchange for shares of Nutrition & Biosciences, Inc. (N&B) common stock.

Huntsman Completes Sale of Venator Materials Shares

Huntsman received approximately $100 million in cash, which includes $8 million for a 30-month option for the sale of the remaining approximate 9.7 million ordinary shares held by Huntsman at $2.15 per share.

December 31, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has completed the sale of approximately 42.4 million ordinary shares of Venator Materials PLC to funds advised by SK Capital Partners, LP.

Arkema Included in Top Tier of 2020 Human Resources Rankings

According to Arkema, these rankings bear testimony to how well its employees, work-study trainees, and interns view the company.

December 29, 2020

Arkema recently announced that it has featured prominently in four human resources rankings by international and French magazines and institutes in 2020.