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Univar Inc. recently announced it has signed an agreement to acquire leading Turkish chemical distributor Eral-Protek. The deal is expected to close in February.

Philadelphia University and MAG have announced plans to establish the Philadelphia University MAG Composites Institute for research and development of new textile-based composites.

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. has announced net income of $81.5 million for the fourth quarter ended November 30, 2010, compared to net income of $11.1 million for the same quarter of 2009.

Yesterday's inquest into the London terrorist attacks of 7/7/2005 revealed that rescuers used pressure-sensitive adhesive tape (along with any other available materials) to patch up injured victims at the scene

Catherine (Kitty) H. Pilarz, senior director of Mattel/Fisher-Price product safety in East Aurora, NY, has been named 2011 chairman of the board of directors of ASTM International.

Michelman recently announced the hiring of Michael Kramer to the position of Chemical Specialties R&D manager.

Net revenue for the fourth quarter of 2010 was $360.2 million, up 5.5% vs. the fourth quarter of 2009.

MACtac® Printing Products has announced the promotion of Kim Hensley to the position of product manager, durable films, within the company’s roll label commercial area.

Research has shown a need for developmentally friendly adhesives for premature babies, due to the fragile nature of their skin.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc. (ASC) will offer a new webinar series in February and March to help educate industry professionals and end users about additives.