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Ott Elected Chairman of SOCMA Board of Governors

Mike Ott takes the helm during SOCMA’s 100th anniversary year and will lead the board of governors in providing strategic guidance and value creation in alignment with the organization’s mission.
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced that Mike Ott, president and CEO of Polysciences, Inc., has been elected to serve a two-year term as chairman.
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ICP Building Solutions Acquires Gardner-Gibson

Based in Tampa, Fla., Gardner-Gibson has manufacturing and distribution facilities across the U.S. and Canada.
Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP) recently announced that it has acquired Gardner-Gibson and Sun Coatings (Gardner-Gibson), a leading manufacturer of liquid-applied roof coatings, roofing products, driveway sealers, and specialty paints primarily serving professional contractors for commercial and residential applications.
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Quest for Better Performance to Bolster Reactive Diluents Market

Using reactive diluents results in better performance of various products by improving thermal stability, tensile strength, adhesion, and other physical attributes.
The demand for reactive diluents was sluggish in 2020, but industry stakeholders are optimistic regarding its quick recovery.
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AkzoNobel Acquires New Nautical Coatings

New Nautical Coatings is reportedly one of the top players in yacht coatings in North America.
AkzoNobel N.V. recently announced that it will expand its presence in the North American yacht coatings market through the acquisition of New Nautical Coatings, owner of the Sea Hawk brand.
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Avery Dennison Acquires ACPO

With approximately 170 employees, ACPO produces pressure-sensitive overlaminate products for the label and flexible packaging markets.
Avery Dennison recently announced that it has acquired the business of Ohio-based ACPO Ltd. for the purchase price of $87.6 million, subject to certain post-closing adjustments.
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Abstract Submissions Sought for CAMX 2021

Interested individuals should apply by March 5 to share informative, non-commercial presentations at CAMX 2021.
Organizers for CAMX-The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo are inviting professionals and experts from around the world to submit abstracts for informative and engaging presentations about their latest successes with composites manufacturing and related technologies.
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