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Arkema to Acquire Ashland’s Performance Adhesives Division for Nearly $1.7 Billion

According to Arkema, the acquisition aligns with the group’s ambition to become a pure specialty materials player by 2024 while supporting Bostik’s strong long-term growth ambition.

August 31, 2021

Arkema recently announced that it has signed an agreement for the acquisition of Ashland’s Performance Adhesives business.

Sika Acquires Mexico-Based Bexel Internacional

Bexel operates five strategically located production plants that complement Sika’s existing geographical footprint and further support the strategic focus on big cities.

August 18, 2021

Sika recently announced that it has acquired Bexel Internacional S.A. de C.V., a leading manufacturer of tile adhesives and stuccos in Mexico.

ChemQuest Acquires Powder Coating Research Group

The acquisition brings powder coating formulation expertise and a third laboratory to ChemQuest, in addition to liquid formulations and application and molecular architecture.

August 13, 2021

The ChemQuest Group recently announced its acquisition of Powder Coating Research Group, a Columbus, Ohio-based independent formulation, testing, and development resource used by the powder coating industry.

LANXESS Completes Emerald Kalama Chemical Acquisition

With the closing of the transaction, LANXESS grows by around 470 employees and production sites in the U.S., the Netherlands, and Great Britain.

August 9, 2021

LANXESS recently announced it has completed the acquisition of Emerald Kalama Chemical.

Avery Dennison to Acquire Vestcom for Nearly $1.5 Billion

Vestcom uses data management capabilities to synthesize and streamline store-level data and deliver item-specific, price-integrated messaging at the shopper’s point of decision.

August 2, 2021

Avery Dennison recently announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Vestcom, a provider of pricing and branded labeling solutions at the shelf-edge for retailers and consumer packaged goods companies.

Thiele Kaolin Set to Acquire Certain Imerys Kaolin Clay Assets in North America

Subject to customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021.

July 30, 2021

Thiele Kaolin Co. and Imerys Performance Minerals have entered into an agreement of sale, through which Thiele will acquire certain Imerys kaolin assets.

Sika Expands Roofing and Waterproofing Offerings with Hydrotech Acquisition

With this acquisition, Sika reports that it will become the number-one supplier of green roofs in North America.

July 23, 2021

Sika recently announced that it has acquired American Hydrotech Inc. in the U.S. and its affiliate Hydrotech Membrane Corp. in Canada.

DuPont Completes Laird Performance Materials Acquisition

Laird Performance Materials will be integrated into DuPont Electronics & Industrial’s Interconnect Solutions business.

July 19, 2021

DuPont announced that the company has successfully completed its acquisition of Laird Performance Materials.

AkzoNobel Announces Agreement to Acquire Grupo Orbis

The transaction includes the Pintuco paints and coatings business, Andercol and Poliquim (resins), and Mundial (distribution and services).

July 6, 2021

AkzoNobel recently announced that it plans to further expand its long-term position in South and Central America after reaching an agreement to acquire Colombia-based paints and coatings company Grupo Orbis.

Sun Chemical Acquires BASF Global Pigments Business

The purchase broadens Sun Chemical’s portfolio as a global manufacturer of pigments.

July 2, 2021

Through subsidiary Sun Chemical, DIC Corp. has acquired BASF’s global pigments business, known as BASF Colors & Effects.

H.B. Fuller to Open Aerospace Manufacturing Center of Excellence

DELO Reports Record Revenue for Fiscal Year

WACKER’s Polymers Division Gets New Leader

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