Mergers/Acquisitions - Articles - Page 33 | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

Brenntag Expands U.S. Lubricants Business with Acquisition of B&M Oil

B&M Oil generated sales of $28.5 million in 2018.

July 10, 2019

Brenntag recently announced its acquisition of B&M Oil Co., a regional lubricants distributor headquartered in Tulsa, Okla.

ALTANA Acquires Paul N. Gardner

Within the ALTANA Group, the business will be integrated into the Instruments Business Line of the BYK Division (BYK-Gardner).

July 8, 2019

ALTANA recently announced that it has acquired the operating assets of the Paul N. Gardner Co. Inc. (GARDCO) of Pompano Beach, Fla.

Berry Global Announces New Business Structure and Leadership Appointments

Berry’s business structure will now be comprised of four divisions: Consumer Packaging–International; Consumer Packaging–North America; Engineered Materials; and Health, Hygiene, and Specialties.

July 8, 2019

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced a new business structure linked to the company’s recent acquisition of plastics and plastic packaging manufacturer RPC Group Plc.

RPM Acquires Commercial Joint Sealant Manufacturer Schul International

Schul’s product line primarily consists of pre-compressed, self-expanding foam tapes, which are used for sealing vertical and horizontal joints in applications that include window seals, precast concrete, modular construction, and concrete façade restoration.

June 17, 2019

RPM International Inc. recently announced that its Tremco business has acquired Schul International Co., LLC, a manufacturer of joint sealants for commercial construction, as well as Willseal LLC, a business that markets and sells Schul products.

H.B. Fuller to Sell Surfactants, Thickeners, and Dispersants Business to Tiarco

H.B. Fuller’s surfactants, thickeners, and dispersants business, based in Dalton, Ga., had fiscal year 2018 sales of approximately $25 million and EBITDA of approximately $8 million.

June 13, 2019

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its surfactants, thickeners, and dispersants business to Tiarco, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Textile Rubber and Chemical Co., Inc., for $71 million.

Henkel Acquires 3D Printing and Industrial Inkjet Company Molecule

Molecule provides advanced solutions for 3D printing applications (including medical device, aerospace, automotive, and a variety of consumer goods) and industrial inkjet materials.

May 15, 2019

Henkel recently announced its acquisition of U.S.-based Molecule Corp., a privately owned, technology-driven enterprise focused on product innovation in additive manufacturing.

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.

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.