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Readers Most Interested in Sika Acquisition

Last week, Sika’s acquisition of Adeplast garnered the most interest from our readers.

December 16, 2019

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Top 50 Adhesives & Sealants Industry News Stories of 2019

Financial results and expansions dominated the news in the past year, along with new technologies and acquisitions.

December 15, 2019

Below are the year’s most-viewed news stories on the Adhesives & Sealants Industry website.

Huntsman to Expand Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation Downstream Footprint with Icynene-Lapolla Acquisition

Icynene-Lapolla has annual revenues of approximately $230 million, with manufacturing facilities in Houston, Texas, and Mississauga, Ontario.

December 12, 2019

Huntsman Corp. recently announced its agreement to acquire Icynene-Lapolla, a North American manufacturer and distributor of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation systems for residential and commercial applications.

Pilot Chemical Acquires Órgano Síntesis

Pilot Chemical reports that the acquisition will expand its business into the Mexican market, as well as South and Central America, and provides growth opportunities for the company’s existing surfactants and antimicrobial businesses.

December 10, 2019

Pilot Chemical Corp. recently announced it has purchased Órgano Síntesis S.A. de C.V. (OSSA), which is located in Toluca, Mexico.

Sika Acquires Romania-Based Adeplast

Adeplast reportedly generates annual sales of CHF 120 million (~ $121.3 million) with a workforce of 460 employees.

December 6, 2019

Sika recently announced that it has agreed to acquire Adeplast SA, a manufacturer of mortars and thermal insulation solutions based in Romania.

Avery Dennison to Acquire Smartrac’s RFID Inlay Business

Headquartered in Amsterdam, Smartrac has manufacturing facilities in Germany, Malaysia, China, and the U.S.

December 2, 2019

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced a definitive agreement to acquire Smartrac’s Transponder (RFID Inlay) division for the purchase price of €225 million (approximately $248 million), subject to certain closing and post-closing adjustments.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Covestro’s Third Quarter Performance

News from Covestro regarding its third quarter sales results drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

November 19, 2019

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AkzoNobel Finalizes Mapaero Acquisition to Strengthen Aerospace Coatings Business

AkzoNobel reports that the deal will strengthen its global position in aerospace coatings, notably in the structural and cabin coating sub-segments.

November 18, 2019

Akzo Nobel N.V. recently announced that it has completed its acquisition of French aerospace coatings manufacturer Mapaero, which was first announced in July.

Chromaflo Acquires Rolfes Colour Pigments International, Simultaneously Sells Pigment Trading Division to Chemipol

Chromaflo reports that Chemipol, a raw material supplier to the South African market, is ideally placed to serve the pigment trading customers.

November 12, 2019

Chromaflo Technologies Corp. recently announced its acquisition of Rolfes Colour Pigments International (RCPI) of South Africa, including the liquid dispersion and pigment trading businesses.

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Kraton Divestment Leads the News

Readers last week were most interested in news from Kraton regarding its Cariflex sale.

Susan Sutton

November 11, 2019

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