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Strong Fourth Quarter Helps Intertape Polymer Group Increase Revenue by Nearly 5% in 2020

The company reported revenue in the fourth quarter of 2020 increased 18% to $344.1 million.

March 19, 2021

Intertape Polymer Group Inc. recently released results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020, reporting revenue for the year reached $1.2 billion.

Ru-bix Gets Ready for Full Production with Tripled Capacity

The company reports that it is seeing increased demand, especially in the UK where the polyurethane tooling board industry is now more focused on quality and durable supply chains.

March 19, 2021

Ru-bix recently announced that it is gearing up for full production this month, which will involve utilizing a tripling of capacity.

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.

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Meridian Adhesives Group’s Latest Acquisition Draws Most Reader Interest

Readers last week were most interested in Meridian’s acquisition of Convergent Concrete Technologies.

Susan Sutton

February 22, 2021

How will recent merger and acquisition activity impact the industry? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.

AkzoNobel research and development facility

AkzoNobel Opens R&D Lab for Low-Cure Powder Coatings

Dedicated to delivering low-cure powder coatings for use on heat-sensitive substrates, the new facility features an application lab, process lab, and an analytical and testing lab.

February 12, 2021

AkzoNobel has opened a new research center at its site in Como, Italy, that will develop products for the rapidly growing area of powder on wood.

Graco Plans for Growth with Purchase of Land in Minnesota

The purchase will allow two of Graco's three business divisions currently operating in Minneapolis to relocate.

February 11, 2021

Graco Inc. recently announced that it has purchased approximately 100 acres of undeveloped land in Dayton, Minn., which are part of the French Lake Industrial Center.

Mainstream Pine Products to Build New Crude Tall Oil Biorefinery in South Carolina

The facility will serve as the centerpiece of Mainstream's strategy to become the highest quality, lowest cost producer of crude tall oil derivatives in North America.

February 3, 2021

Mainstream Pine Products, LLC, recently announced plans for an estimated $90 million crude tall oil biorefinery at the Charleston International Manufacturing Center in Berkeley County, S.C.

Intertape Polymer Group to Expand Manufacturing Facility in Virginia

Intertape Polymer Group will reportedly add 30,000 sq ft to the facility and act on a series of investments in production, operations, and capacity.

January 25, 2021

Governor Ralph Northam recently announced that Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (IPG) will expand its manufacturing operation in Pittsylvania County to increase production for its e-retail packaging, coatings, and films.

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Readers Most Interested in Henkel Supplier Awards

Last week, Henkel’s announcement regarding its annual Supplier Awards drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

November 30, 2020

Has your company recently received an award or honor? I’d love to hear about it! Please send your news to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Sika Expands Operations in Dubai and Broadens Production to Include Epoxy Resins

In addition to concrete admixtures, Sika will now also produce epoxy resins in the United Arab Emirates for the local flooring target market.

November 25, 2020

Sika recently announced that it is expanding its production capacity in the United Arab Emirates with the commissioning of a new manufacturing facility in Dubai.