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Blakely Named President of North American CASE & Plastics Vertical for Barentz

Mark Blakely joins Barentz as the company is rapidly scaling its North American CASE & Plastics business.

August 2, 2021

Barentz recently announced that it has appointed Mark Blakely president of its North American CASE & Plastics vertical.

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.

3M Sales Increase Nearly 25% in 2021 Second Quarter

Based on a strong first half of the year, 3M now expects reported total sales growth of 7-10% for the full year.

July 30, 2021

3M recently reported results for the second quarter of 2021 and updated its 2021 full-year outlook.

Sales Climb 11% for RPM in Fiscal 2021

RPM International reported net income increased 65% for fiscal 2021.

July 29, 2021

RPM International Inc. recently reported financial results for its fiscal 2021 fourth quarter and year ended May 31, 2021.

AkzoNobel Sets Carbon Reduction Target to Help Tackle Climate Change

AkzoNobel aims to reduce carbon emissions for the whole value chain by 42% by 2030, with 2020 as the baseline.

July 29, 2021

AkzoNobel has followed up on its commitment to setting science-based sustainability targets by announcing carbon reduction targets for the full value chain.

BYK: Additive Guide App

The app recommends products based on numerous filter options in multiple application fields.

July 28, 2021

BYK has transformed its Additive Guide into a user-friendly and informative Additive Guide app.

H.B. Fuller and Covestro Join Forces to Make Adhesives More Sustainable

H.B. Fuller is using a bio-attributed raw material created via a mass balance approach that will replace a proportion of fossil-based raw materials.

July 28, 2021

H.B. Fuller recently announced a strategic partnership with Covestro to deliver an adhesive with a reduced climate impact for the woodworking, composites, textiles, and automotive industries.

North American Printed Circuit Board Industry Sales Show Strong Growth in June

Total North American PCB shipments in June 2021 were up 6.3% compared to the same month last year.

July 28, 2021

IPC recently announced the June 2021 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program.

Henkel Enters Strategic Partnership with Adobe

The partnership is part of Henkel’s focus on strengthening its competitive edge through digitalization across all business activities.

July 27, 2021

Henkel and Adobe have entered a strategic partnership to jointly accelerate digital innovations, develop a data-driven platform for digital business and e-commerce, and create new digital business opportunities for Henkel.