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3M to Acquire Advanced and Surgical Wound Care Producer Acelity

Acelity is a global medical technology company focused on advanced wound care and specialty surgical applications marketed under the KCI brand.

May 9, 2019

3M recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Acelity Inc. and its KCI subsidiaries worldwide.

Clariant Sales Increase 2% in 2019 First Quarter Despite Slow Start in Plastics & Coatings Segment

On a regional basis, sales in Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East and Africa all reflected single-digit growth in local currency.

May 9, 2019

Clariant recently announced first quarter 2019 sales of CHF 1.7 billion (approximately $1.7 billion).

Hiatt Joins Sales Team at Chromaflo

Michael Hiatt will be responsible for the overall management of Chromaflo’s Coatings products sold in the Midwest region.

May 8, 2019

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that Michael Hiatt has been appointed territory sales manager, Coatings-Midwest.

Excelitas to Display LED UV Curing Technologies at Eastern Coatings Show

Personnel will be on site or available by phone in advance of the conference to provide updates on Excelitas’ LED UV curing solutions.

May 8, 2019

Excelitas Technologies® Corp. recently announced that it will highlight its latest OmniCure® LED UV curing systems in booth 204 at the Eastern Coatings Show, which will be held May 15-16 in Atlantic City, N.J.

Lower Selling Prices Drive Covestro Sales Down 16% in 2019 First Quarter

Covestro reports that these results are in the expected range, and the company has confirmed the targets set for the year as a whole.

May 7, 2019

Covestro recently announced that higher competitive pressure influenced its first quarter 2019 results.

Enormous Growth Potential Projected for 3D Printing through 2029

Several industries are now seriously analyzing the benefits and competitive edge that 3D printing can lend their operations.

May 7, 2019

The global market for 3D printing equipment, materials, software, and services is estimated to be worth $31 billion by 2029, according to a recent market research study.

Parker Hannifin to Acquire LORD in Strategic Transaction

Upon closing of the transaction, LORD will be combined with Parker’s Engineered Materials Group.

May 6, 2019

Parker Hannifin Corp. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LORD Corp. for approximately $3.7 billion in cash.

Nordson ASYMTEK to Showcase Conforming Coating Solutions at SMTconnect

Gerd Schulze, key account manager with Nordson ASYMTEK, will present “Protecting Electronics—Adhesive and Potting Options and Practical Examples” during SMTconnect Technology Days.

May 6, 2019

Nordson ASYMTEK, a Nordson company, will exhibit its new conformal coating line and dispensing solutions at SMTconnect in Nuremberg, Germany.

Dolenc Named Vice President of Operations for Maroon Group

In this new role, Dolenc will work closely with support teams located at the company’s regional service centers throughout the country, overseeing all elements of its supply chain, logistics, and value-add service offerings.

May 6, 2019

Maroon Group recently announced that Anton Dolenc will assume the role of vice president of Operations, beginning May 1, 2019.

Huntsman Optimistic for 2019 Despite First Quarter Dip

Huntsman reports that its Polyurethanes segment saw decreased revenues in the 2019 third quarter due to lower average methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) and methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) selling prices, partially offset by higher MDI sales volumes.

May 3, 2019

Huntsman Corp. recently reported first quarter 2019 revenues of $2 billion and net income of $131 million, compared to $2.3 billion and $350 million, respectively, in the 2018 first quarter.