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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.

MACTAC INDUSTRIAL TAPES: High-Performance Acrylic Adhesive Tape

Macbond HBA724 (IB7372-74) is designed for a wide range of industrial mounting, bonding, and assembly applications.

January 15, 2020

Mactac Industrial Tapes has announced the addition of a new high-performance acrylic adhesive tape to its Macbond product line.

Gabriel Performance Products Acquires Alkyd Resins Portfolio from Deltech Resins

According to Gabriel, the acquired products are highly complementary to its current offering of alkyd resins.

January 15, 2020

Gabriel Performance Products recently announced its acquisition of a select portfolio of alkyd resins from Deltech Resins Co., including the remainder of Deltech’s alkyd resin product line.

MASTER BOND: Thermally Conductive, Chemically Resistant Epoxy Sealant

Master Bond reports that the product’s long working life makes it ideal for bonding and sealing large or intricate parts that may need ample time for mixing and applying.

January 14, 2020

Master Bond EP62-1AO is a two-part epoxy adhesive and sealant with a working life of 12-14 hr at ambient temperature for a 100-g mass.

CVC Thermoset Specialties Earns Kosher Designation for Several Key Products from Chicago Rabbinical Council

CVC Thermoset Specialties reports that all of its kosher-approved grades have been categorized as pareve, and nine products are approved kashruth by the cRc.

January 14, 2020

CVC Thermoset Specialties recently announced that several grades of its Hypro reactive liquid polymer (RLP) product line have been designated kosher by the Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc).

ALTANA Announces Plans to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2025

In order to further reduce its carbon dioxide emissions, ALTANA is relying on greater energy efficiency, as well as heat and electricity generation, at its worldwide sites.

January 14, 2020

ALTANA recently announced that it will reduce its carbon dioxide (CO₂) impact from production and energy procurement worldwide to zero by 2025.

Top 5 News that Sticks

BASF Builds Massive Interest with Construction Chemicals Divestment

Readers were drawn to another big divestment last week, as BASF announced an agreement to sell its Construction Chemicals Business.

January 13, 2020

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Sika Achieves Record Sales in 2019

In a challenging market environment, Sika reports that its growth in all regions was stronger than the market in 2019.

January 13, 2020

Sika recently announced that it recorded double-digit growth and achieved a sales record of CHF 8.11 billion (approximately $8.3 billion) in the 2019 business year.

Strong Growth Projected for Fischer-Tropsch Wax Market Through 2025

Fischer-Tropsch wax will continue to experience substantial growth in the North America region.

January 13, 2020

The global Fischer-Tropsch (FT) wax market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $750 million to over $1.2 billion by 2025.

Seal For Life Completes Four Acquisitions, Names Oravitz CEO

With these acquisitions, Seal For Life reports that it has broadened its portfolio of protective coating technologies, expanded its range of applications, and significantly grown its presence in North America.

January 10, 2020

Seal For Life recently announced that it has completed the acquisitions of Flame Control Coatings, Highland International, LifeLast, and US Coatings.

H.B. Fuller to Open Aerospace Manufacturing Center of Excellence

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Iran War and Logistics Challenges Impact Adhesives and Sealants Pricing

DELO Reports Record Revenue for Fiscal Year

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September 14, 2026

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