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The newly acquired colorant dispersion division reportedly includes pigment dispersions and colorant technologies for decorative paint point of sale, in-plant systems, industrial coatings, and other applications that will be integrated into Chromaflo’s recently built plant in Johannesburg.

RCNA expects that a common approach will allow it to maximize both speed and efficiency while improving its ability to quickly understand and react to changing market dynamics.

Sika recorded single-digit sales growth in the first half of 2019, posting a new sales record of over CHF 3.7 billion (approximately $3.73 billion).

Zhejiang Friend Chemical is reportedly the largest China-based producer of triethyl aluminum (TEAL), which is a metal alkyl used in the production of high-volume polymers such as polypropylene and polyethylene.

The Seal for Life business reportedly has annual sales of approximately $120 million.

Dow’s net sales were $11 billion in the 2019 second quarter, in line with the company’s guidance and down 14% vs. pro forma results in the 2018 second quarter.

The Sasol-Huntsman joint venture owns a manufacturing facility in Moers, Germany, with capacity to produce 230 million pounds of maleic anhydride.

The expansion increases plant production capacity by 65% or 650,000 tons per year, bringing site capacity to nearly 1.7 million tons per year.

The polyurea coatings market is expected to surpass $1.5 billion by the end of 2029, registering a CAGR of over 9%.

This acquisition would reportedly enable Bostik to broaden its offering of solvent-free thermobonding solutions earmarked for many fast-growing industrial applications in the automotive, construction, textile, and medical markets.