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Chemical Activity Barometer Shows Third Monthly Gain in May

The CAB has four main components, each consisting of a variety of indicators: production, equity prices, product prices, and inventories and other indicators.

May 23, 2019

The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB), an economic indicator created by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), rose 0.4% in May 2019 on a three-month moving average basis, the third monthly gain after several weak months.

Stone Named Senior Director of Sales for IPC

Michael Stone reportedly has more than 25 years of experience in sales management, account development, and building highly effective sales teams.

May 22, 2019

IPC-Association Connecting Electronics Industries^® recently announced the appointment of Michael Stone to the position of senior director of Sales.

Michelman Mourns Passing of Former President and Chairman Philip S. Cohen

According to Michelman, Phil Cohen was a visionary who foresaw the importance of sustainability and introduced water-based chemistry to the company in the 1950s.

May 21, 2019

Philip S. Cohen, former president and chairman of Michelman, passed away on May 3, 2019, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Top 5 News that Sticks

LORD Acquisition Draws Massive Reader Interest

News of LORD Corp.’s acquisition by Parker Hannifin jumped to the top spot last week.

Susan Sutton

May 20, 2019

How are acquisitions shaping the adhesives and sealants industry? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com or (248) 786-1704 to share your thoughts.

Shurtape Adds Four Sales Managers to Industrial Packaging Team

Shurtape Technologies’ new territory sales managers include Brad Davis, Brock Byers, Randy Krabbenhoft, and Kelley Wickert.

May 20, 2019

Shurtape Technologies, LLC recently announced the expansion of its Industrial Packaging-North American team with the addition of four territory sales managers.

Covestro CEO MacCleary to Retire at Year’s End

Jerry MacCleary’s retirement caps a 40-year journey at Covestro; he first joined the company in November 1979 as an accountant.

May 17, 2019

Covestro LLC recently announced that Jerry MacCleary will retire from his current position as CEO and chairman of the board, effective December 31, 2019.

DOE Recognizes Eastman Chemical for Manufacturing Leadership

The DOE reports that Eastman has improved its energy productivity by approximately 12% since joining the Better Plants Challenge, putting the company more than halfway toward meeting its goal.

May 16, 2019

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced that it had recognized the energy productivity achievements of Eastman Chemical.

Henkel Acquires 3D Printing and Industrial Inkjet Company Molecule

Molecule provides advanced solutions for 3D printing applications (including medical device, aerospace, automotive, and a variety of consumer goods) and industrial inkjet materials.

May 15, 2019

Henkel recently announced its acquisition of U.S.-based Molecule Corp., a privately owned, technology-driven enterprise focused on product innovation in additive manufacturing.