Articles Tagged with ''general business''

Elevated mortgage rates, weak buyer traffic and ongoing supply-side challenges continued to act as a drag on builder confidence in August, as sentiment levels remain in a holding pattern at a low level. 

Organik Kimya, a global provider of sustainable polymer chemistry, has brought a new reactor online at its Istanbul site, adding significant capacity for its water-based liquid emulsion polymers.

Sika recently released its financial results for the first half of 2025, posting sales of CHF 5,676.4 million (approx. $7,020.1 million) compared to CHF 5,834.8 million (approx. $6,589.9 million) in first half of the previous year. 

Huntsman Corp. recently reported results for the second quarter of 2025, with revenues of $1,458 million compared to $1,574 during the same period in 2024.

Arkema has reported financial results for the second quarter of 2025, posting sales of €2.4 billion, which represents a decrease of 2.3% year-on-year at constant exchange rates. 

RPM International Inc. has reported fourth-quarter sales of $2.08 billion, an increase of 3.7% compared to the prior year.

IPG has issued its 2024 sustainability report that highlights the company’s achievements and ongoing commitment to sustainability and innovation.

Global chemical company Oxea announced the appointment of Ed Ray as chief financial officer. 

Coatings provider PPG has released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, reporting a decrease of 1% in net sales compared to the same period last year. 

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025 and updated guidance for full-year 2025.