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Acquisitions Help Drive Results for Sika in First Nine Months of 2020

Sika’s sales for the first nine months of 2020 increased by 2.6% in local currencies to CHF 5.8 billion (approximately $6.4 billion).

October 30, 2020

Sika recently reported that it maintained its growth trajectory over the first nine months of 2020, despite the severe repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic, increasing sales by 2.6% in local currencies to CHF 5.8 billion (approximately $6.4 billion).

Ison Furniture Manufacturing to Invest $3.5 Million in New Virginia Facility

Ison Furniture Manufacturing produces contemporary furniture for consumer and hospitality markets.

October 30, 2020

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam recently announced that Ison Furniture Manufacturing, Inc., a North Carolina-based furniture manufacturer, will invest $3.5 million to acquire and renovate the recently closed A.C. Furniture Co., Inc. facility in Pittsylvania County.

Arkema Places 11th in Wall Street Journal Ranking of Most Sustainably Managed Companies

Arkema credits its ambitious policy and strong commitments for the recognition.

October 29, 2020

Arkema recently announced that it has climbed to 11th place overall, and the top spot for the chemical sector, in The Wall Street Journal’s ranking of the 100 most sustainably managed companies.

Rahman Appointed to Berry Global Board of Directors

Jill A. Rahman has served as chief operating officer of the Greater Chicago Food Depository since June 2020 and brings more than 25 years of packaged goods experience to Berry.

October 29, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced that Jill A. Rahman has been appointed to its board of directors.

Avery Dennison Sees Net Sales Dip 1.8% in 2020 Third Quarter

Avery Dennison’s net sales were approximately $1.7 billion, down 1.8%, in the 2020 third quarter.

October 28, 2020

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced preliminary, unaudited results for its third quarter ended September 26, 2020, and provided an update related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the company.

Innovative Chemical Products Acquires UK-Based Leeson Polyurethanes

Innovative Chemical Products reports that Leeson’s portfolio of solutions for building and construction, insulation, sports surfaces, waterproofing, and others will be highly complementary to the Building Solutions Group portfolio.

October 28, 2020

Innovative Chemical Products (ICP) recently announced its acquisition of Leeson Polyurethanes, a UK-based manufacturer of polyurethane adhesives and coatings used in a variety of sectors and markets.

Huntsman Opens New Aromatic Polyester Polyols Plant in Taiwan

Huntsman’s new polyols plant expands the company’s downstream polyurethanes capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region and marks the first time Huntsman has manufactured these polyols outside the U.S.

October 27, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently commemorated the official startup of a new 22,000-ton TEROL aromatic polyester polyols plant at its systems house in Kuan Yin, Taiwan.

Adhesive and Sealant Council Partners with National Institute of Building Sciences

ASC and NIBS will work to connect the full value chain with regards to education and awareness on selection and guidance on sealant technology in vertical wall assemblies.

October 27, 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced a partnership with the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS).

Henkel Invests in Conformal Coatings Startup actnano

actnano provides tailored conformal coatings technology for the protection of printed circuit boards in a variety of applications in growing electronics segments.

October 26, 2020

Henkel Adhesive Technologies recently announced that it is enhancing its market offerings for functional coatings by investing in Boston, Mass.-based actnano.