APPLIED Adhesives has acquired Van Asperen Kleefstoffen, a Netherlands-based adhesive solutions provider serving the packaging, labeling, and paper converting markets.
Univar Solutions LLC recently announced the acquisition of H.M. Royal, a 101-year-old specialty distributor of rubber, plastics, and adhesive additives.
Despite challenges related to the conflict in the Middle East, Arkema reported a solid second quarter of 2026, with EBITDA increasing 7.4% year over year to €391 million (approx. $445.5 million).