Applied Products and Ward Adhesives are both distributors of specialty adhesives and technology for the packaging, industrial, and printing industries.

BASF and ITWC Inc. recently announced BASF’s acquisition of ITWC, based in Malcom, IA.

Huntsman Corp. recently announced it has acquired the remaining ownership of Russian joint venture Huntsman NMG (HNMG), giving it full ownership of the company.

RPM International Inc. recently announced that it has acquired Viapol Ltda., a leading Brazilian manufacturer and marketer of building materials and construction products.

AkzoNobel has completed the restructuring of its activities in Pakistan by formally establishing AkzoNobel Pakistan Ltd. as a separate legal entity from ICI Pakistan.

Clifton Adhesives is a major supplier to the aerospace, military, recreational and commercial marine market of thermoplastic and elastomeric adhesives and coatings, which are used in the fabrication of inflatable structures.

The $200 million purchase price, subject to adjustment as provided in the purchase agreement, will be financed with availability under an existing $500 million revolving credit facility.

The acquisition is in line with Kuraray’s strategy to expand its vinyl acetate chemical chains business.