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Readers Most Interested in Huntsman Divestment

Last week, readers were most interested in Huntsman’s recent completed $2 billion divestment.

Susan Sutton

January 20, 2020

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Synthomer Receives European Commission Clearance for OMNOVA Acquisition

In order to proceed with its acquisition of OMNOVA, Synthomer will divest its vinyl pyridine (VP) latex business in Germany.

January 20, 2020

Synthomer plc recently announced that it has received conditional clearance from the European Commission regarding its proposed acquisition of OMNOVA Solutions Inc.

RadTech Announces New Board of Directors Members

The new and reelected RadTech board members will serve two-year terms.

January 20, 2020

RadTech recently announced the election of new board members who will serve a two-year term beginning in January 2020.

Berry Global Begins Shipments of Nonwoven Product for Hygiene Market from New Asset in China

With bi-component and high-loft soft capabilities, Berry reports that this is the third R5 startup in the world.

January 17, 2020

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced that it has commercialized and started shipping product from its Reicofil R5 asset in Nanhai, China.

AJ Adhesives and Mid-America Packaging Expand to East Coast with Acquisition of Evco Industries

Through this acquisition, AJ and MAP report that they will be able to provide customers continued products and services that currently fill their needs, as well as additional offerings that may fill some gaps.

January 17, 2020

Sister companies AJ Adhesives and Mid-America Packaging (MAP) recently announced the acquisition of Holmes, Pa.-based Evco Industries.

Evonik Strengthens Focus on Adhesive and Sealant Solutions with New Silicone Production Facility in Germany

Additional capacities are for a range of silicone and nanotechnology products, including addition-curing silicones and silyl-terminated polymers that are used as binders for adhesives and sealants.

January 16, 2020

Evonik recently officially opened its new multi-purpose silicones manufacturing facility in Geesthacht, Germany.

Maroon Group Earns Silver Level Recognition from EcoVadis for Third Consecutive Year

Through the comprehensive EcoVadis CSR assessment, Maroon Group was rated on 21 CSR indicators within categories including Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

January 16, 2020

Maroon Group recently announced that it has again been granted Silver Level recognition from EcoVadis for it EcoVadis Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.

SULZER MIXPAC USA INC.: Two-Component Dispensing Systems for Naval Applications

With their consistent mix quality, the systems reportedly reduce labor time and increase efficiency by decreasing the need for hand coating.

January 16, 2020

Sulzer Mixpac USA Inc. recently announced that its MIXPAC MixCoat Flex and MixCoat Spray cartridge-based two-component dispensing systems are ideal for touch-up and repair work of weld seams and difficult-to-reach areas on Navy ships.

Palmer Holland Converts to Employee Stock Ownership Plan

This move has reportedly solidified Palmer Holland’s goal to remain an independent specialty chemical and ingredient distributor for the long term.

January 15, 2020

Palmer Holland recently announced that it has converted to a privately held employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) with an ownership team made entirely of employees.