Adhesives & Sealants Headlines

Evonik Names Chem-Materials Company Distributor of the Year

June 3, 2013

Evonik Industries recently announced it has given Chem-Materials Co. its Distributor of the Year award.

Sutton Receives Dow Pinnacle Award

June 3, 2013

The Dow Chemical Co. recently named Tonja Sutton a 2012 recipient of its Pinnacle Award for Marketing Excellence.

Bryant Named Bayer MaterialScience Head of Commercial Operations

May 31, 2013

Bayer MaterialScience LLC recently announced that Christine Bryant has been appointed head of Commercial Operations for the Coatings, Adhesives & Specialties (CAS) business unit for the NAFTA region.

H.B. Fuller Acquires Plexbond Quimica

May 31, 2013

Plexbond Quimica reportedly works closely with customers to develop adhesives solutions.

AkzoNobel to Relocate Management to New Building

May 30, 2013

AkzoNobel recently announced plans to concentrate its Dutch-based management personnel in a new office building in the Zuidas business district of Amsterdam by the end of 2015.

KODA Distribution Group Acquires EW Kaufmann

“This acquisition offers us the regional focus we desire and significantly strengthens our presence in the Northeast U.S. in the CASE market,” said Frank Bergonzi, CEO of KODA Distribution Group.

May 30, 2013

ASC, ASTM Partner to Develop Environmental Product Declarations

May 29, 2013

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced it will partner with ASTM International to develop environmental product declarations (EPDs) and more.

PPG Completes Deft Acquisition

May 29, 2013

PPG Industries recently announced it has completed its acquisition of certain assets of Deft Inc., a privately owned specialty coatings company.

Senators Reach Agreement to Reform U.S. Chemical Laws

May 28, 2013

U.S. Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and David Vitter (R-LA) recently announced a bipartisan agreement to modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).