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On May 21, Reuters reported that H.B. Fuller submitted an unsolicited all-cash proposal to acquire Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc (AMS), a U.K.-based medical supplier focused on wound-care technologies.

Both adhesives and raw materials suppliers are tying rising costs of their products to petrochemical constraints, tariffs, energy costs, logistics volatility, and the continued pressure on specialty chemical feedstocks.

Single-family housing starts declined in April as builders faced continued economic uncertainty and affordability challenges, including higher construction costs, ongoing labor shortages, and elevated financing expenses.

Graco Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Valco Melton, a provider of adhesive application and quality assurance systems.

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced the appointment of a new general manager of its wholly owned subsidiary, Taylor Adhesives.

Oxea is increasing prices for certain products in North America, Mexico, South America, and the rest of the world. 

BASF and PQ, global provider of silicates, silicas and derivative products headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, have signed an agreement for the sale of BASF’s silicates business.

The company's new general manager brings experience in business management, sales leadership, and business development to AW-Lake.

Sika continues expanding its U.S. construction chemicals footprint with a new mortar production facility.

Henkel reported first-quarter 2026 group sales of approximately €5.0 billion, a nominal decrease of 5.5 percent compared to the prior-year quarter.