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All4Labels Acquires Denmark-Based Limo Labels

Limo Labels provides label solutions for the healthcare and industrial sectors.

February 3, 2022

All4Labels Global Packaging Group recently announced that it is continuing its global growth strategy by acquiring Limo Labels A/S.

H.B. Fuller Acquires Apollo and Fourny for $211 Million

The companies will be integrated into H.B. Fuller’s Construction and Engineering Adhesives business units.

February 2, 2022

H.B. Fuller Co. announced finalization of its purchase of Apollo, a manufacturer of liquid adhesives, coatings, and primers for the roofing, industrial, and construction markets, and the purchase of Fourny nv in Belgium.

Argenton to Succeed Draves as Dow Vice President for EH&S and Chief Sustainability Officer

Andre Argenton joined Dow in 1999 in Brazil as a research scientist.

February 2, 2022

Dow recently announced that Mary Draves, vice president of Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) and chief sustainability officer, has announced her decision to retire in April 2022, following more than 32 years of service with the company.

VISCO-TEC: High-Precision Two-Component Adhesive Dosing

February 1, 2022

ViscoTec recently introduced cartridge applicators featuring Festo pneumatic control modules for the exact and clean feeding of adhesives, pastes, and silicones of different viscosities.

Hexion Holdings Stockholders Approve Acquisition by Affiliates of American Securities

The acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2022.

February 1, 2022

Hexion Holdings Corp. recently announced stockholder approval of its proposed acquisition by affiliates of American Securities LLC.

GM Pursues Electric Vehicle Dominance with $7 Billion Investment in Michigan

GM reports that this is the single largest investment announcement in the company’s history.

February 1, 2022

General Motors Co. (GM) has announced an investment of more than $7 billion in four Michigan manufacturing sites to significantly increase battery cell and electric truck manufacturing capacity.

Arkema and Académie des Sciences Launch Prize for Sustainable Materials Development

The prize will be awarded annually for scientific breakthroughs in the development, understanding, or application of sustainable materials.

January 31, 2022

The recently announced Arkema–Académie des Sciences Prize for Innovation in Chemistry for Sustainable Materials is intended to reward a scientist of international standing in the field of materials.

American Colors Acquires Colorificio Migliavacca

The acquisition is part of American Colors’ expansion strategy to gain market presence in Europe.

January 31, 2022

American Colors, Inc. recently announced its acquisition of Colorificio Migliavacca of Bergamo, Italy.

Pyran and NAGASE Partner on Renewable Material Development and Supply

NAGASE Specialty Materials will produce renewable 1,5-pentanediol diacrylate and other derivatives in the U.S. and market them in North America and Europe.

January 28, 2022

Pyran, Inc. and NAGASE Specialty Materials have entered an exclusive partnership for the conversion of Pyran’s bio-based 1,5-pentanediol (PDO) to renewable 1,5-pentanediol diacrylate (PDDA) and other acrylate and methacrylate derivatives.