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Ashland Announces Amendment to Agreement with INEOS for Composites Business Acquisition

The amendment includes the removal of the maleic business from the sale; the purchase price remains unchanged at $1.1 billion.

July 12, 2019

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced an amendment to the purchase agreement for the sale of its Composites business and butanediol (BDO) manufacturing facility in Marl, Germany, to INEOS Enterprises.

R.E. Carroll Launches Brand Promise to Industry

The promise includes “Knowledgeable, Responsible, Trusted: What Matters To You Is Important To Us.”

July 12, 2019

R.E. Carroll Inc. recently announced that it has launched a new “Brand Promise to the Adhesives Industry.”

Nagarajan Named President and CEO of Nordson

Sundaram Nagarajan joins Nordson following a 23-year career with Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), serving most recently as executive vice president of the $3.3 billion Automotive OEM segment.

July 11, 2019

Nordson Corp. recently announced that Sundaram Nagarajan (Naga) has been appointed president and CEO, effective August 1, 2019.

Gelest Acquires Bimax

Bimax will continue to operate under the Bimax name, and all employees will be retained in their current roles.

July 11, 2019

Gelest, Inc. recently announced its acquisition of Bimax, a manufacturer and marketer of specialty monomers and polymers for use in the manufacture of contact lenses, intraocular lenses, personal care products, coatings and adhesives, and other advanced technology applications.

Synthomer Announces Agreement to Acquire OMNOVA Solutions

OMNOVA Solutions employs approximately 1,900 people and operates 13 sites across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

July 10, 2019

Synthomer plc recently announced that it has reached an agreement with OMNOVA Solutions Inc. on the terms of a recommended acquisition of the entire issued and to-be-issued share capital of OMNOVA.

U.S. Chemical Industry Expansion Continues Despite Headwinds

Chemical industry growth is projected to exceed that of the U.S. economy through 2024.

July 10, 2019

U.S. chemical industry output will continue to grow in 2019 despite a challenging global economy, according to the American Chemistry Council.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in RPM International Personnel Appointment

Last week, news from RPM regarding a key addition to its management team drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

July 8, 2019

Who are the movers and shakers at your company? Please send your personnel news to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

ALTANA Acquires Paul N. Gardner

Within the ALTANA Group, the business will be integrated into the Instruments Business Line of the BYK Division (BYK-Gardner).

July 8, 2019

ALTANA recently announced that it has acquired the operating assets of the Paul N. Gardner Co. Inc. (GARDCO) of Pompano Beach, Fla.

Berry Global Announces New Business Structure and Leadership Appointments

Berry’s business structure will now be comprised of four divisions: Consumer Packaging–International; Consumer Packaging–North America; Engineered Materials; and Health, Hygiene, and Specialties.

July 8, 2019

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced a new business structure linked to the company’s recent acquisition of plastics and plastic packaging manufacturer RPC Group Plc.