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Nouryon Acquires Metal Alkyls Producer Zhejiang Friend Chemical

Zhejiang Friend Chemical is reportedly the largest China-based producer of triethyl aluminum (TEAL), which is a metal alkyl used in the production of high-volume polymers such as polypropylene and polyethylene.

August 2, 2019

Nouryon recently announced that it has acquired Zhejiang Friend Chemical Co. (Friend).

Berry Global Sells Seal for Life Business to Arsenal Capital Partners

The Seal for Life business reportedly has annual sales of approximately $120 million.

August 1, 2019

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced it has completed the sale of its Seal for Life (SFL) business to Arsenal Capital Partners for approximately $330 million.

Huntsman to Acquire Remaining 50% Interest in Sasol-Huntsman Joint Venture

The Sasol-Huntsman joint venture owns a manufacturing facility in Moers, Germany, with capacity to produce 230 million pounds of maleic anhydride.

July 31, 2019

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Sasol to acquire the 50% interest that Huntsman does not own in the Sasol-Huntsman maleic anhydride joint venture.

Bostik to Acquire Adhesive Films Manufacturer Prochimir

This acquisition would reportedly enable Bostik to broaden its offering of solvent-free thermobonding solutions earmarked for many fast-growing industrial applications in the automotive, construction, textile, and medical markets.

July 30, 2019

Arkema recently announced that Bostik plans to acquire Prochimir, a company specializing in high-performance thermobonding adhesive films.

Maroon Group Acquires Amsyn

Going forward, Maroon reports that Amsyn’s range of technical capabilities and global supplier relationships will be additive to its existing capabilities and targeted growth strategy.

July 29, 2019

Maroon Group LLC recently announced that it has acquired Amsyn, LLC, a national distributor of specialty chemicals to the coatings, lubricants, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, and electronics industries.

AkzoNobel to Acquire Aerospace Coatings Manufacturer Mapaero

Established in 1992 and specializing in sustainable water-based and advanced eco-friendly products, Mapaero operates a production facility in France and has around 140 employees.

July 26, 2019

AkzoNobel recently announced its intention to acquire France-based Mapaero, a manufacturer of aerospace coatings.

ASK Chemicals to Acquire SI Group’s Industrial Resins Business

The transaction includes SI Group’s industrial resins products and associated manufacturing sites in Rio Claro, Brazil; Ranjangaon, India; and Johannesburg and Durban, South Africa.

July 15, 2019

SI Group recently announced an agreement to sell the majority of its global industrial resin businesses and its Brazilian specialty business to ASK Chemicals, a portfolio company of private equity firm Rhône Group, LLC.

Ashland Announces Amendment to Agreement with INEOS for Composites Business Acquisition

The amendment includes the removal of the maleic business from the sale; the purchase price remains unchanged at $1.1 billion.

July 12, 2019

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced an amendment to the purchase agreement for the sale of its Composites business and butanediol (BDO) manufacturing facility in Marl, Germany, to INEOS Enterprises.

Gelest Acquires Bimax

Bimax will continue to operate under the Bimax name, and all employees will be retained in their current roles.

July 11, 2019

Gelest, Inc. recently announced its acquisition of Bimax, a manufacturer and marketer of specialty monomers and polymers for use in the manufacture of contact lenses, intraocular lenses, personal care products, coatings and adhesives, and other advanced technology applications.

Synthomer Announces Agreement to Acquire OMNOVA Solutions

OMNOVA Solutions employs approximately 1,900 people and operates 13 sites across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

July 10, 2019

Synthomer plc recently announced that it has reached an agreement with OMNOVA Solutions Inc. on the terms of a recommended acquisition of the entire issued and to-be-issued share capital of OMNOVA.