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Wacker Polymers to Raise Prices for Dispersions and Solid Resins

January 15, 2021

Wacker Polymers recently announced that it will increase prices for vinyl acetate dispersions, polyvinyl alcohol solutions, and solid resins in Europe, the Middle East, and in Africa.

Michelman’s Bailey Elected President of RadTech Board of Directors

Susan Bailey, Ph.D., of Michelman has been elected president of the RadTech board, while Michael Gould of Rahn USA was nominated to be president-elect.

January 15, 2021

RadTech recently announced several changes to its board of directors.

Sika Reports Strong 2020 Results Despite Pandemic-Related Challenges

According to Sika, its growth trajectory was extended with a 2020 sales increase of 3.4% in local currencies.

January 14, 2021

Sika recently announced its results for 2020, a year characterized by the deep-rooted global challenges caused by COVID-19.

Fields Joins Maroon Group Southeast CASE Team

In addition to 20 years of experience in R&D, Jeff Fields has served the past six years in sales and business management roles.

January 14, 2021

Maroon Group recently announced the appointment of Jeff Fields to the position of account manager, covering Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama.

RPM Achieves Record Net Sales in Fiscal 2021 Second Quarter

RPM International’s fiscal 2021 second quarter net sales were nearly $1.4 billion, up 6% over the $1.4 billion reported a year ago.

January 13, 2021

RPM International Inc. recently reported record sales, earnings, and cash from operations for its fiscal 2021 second quarter, ended November 30, 2020.

Dexco Polymers Changes Name to TSRC Specialty Materials

The name change reportedly reflects the company’s global presence and streamlines name recognition in its future business activities.

January 13, 2021

TSRC recently announced that it is changing its U.S. subsidiary's legal name and entity from Dexco Polymers to TSRC Specialty Materials LLC.

Henkel Invests in MRO Startup Feelit

Adhesives and sealants improve the maintenance of production machinery and equipment around the globe.

January 12, 2021

Henkel Adhesive Technologies recently announced that it has strengthened its capabilities for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) solutions by investing in Feelit, a startup based in Haifa, Israel.

BASF Increases Prices Globally for Formulation Additives

January 12, 2021

Effective immediately, as existing contracts allow, BASF is increasing prices globally for a range of its formulation additives.

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.

January 11, 2021

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.

ICP Building Solutions Acquires Gardner-Gibson

Based in Tampa, Fla., Gardner-Gibson has manufacturing and distribution facilities across the U.S. and Canada.

January 11, 2021

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.