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Sika announced its 2020 financial results, including sales of approximately CHF 7.9 billion (~ $8.8 billion), and the appointment of a new CEO.

WACKER is extending its silicone portfolio to include silicone sealants based on renewable raw materials, introducing a new brand based on the REDcert2 standard.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council, FEICA, and the China Adhesives and Tape Industry Association have partnered to update and harmonize adhesive and sealant industry terms, definitions, and market segmentation published in the "ASC-CATIA-FEICA Adhesives and Sealants Classification Manual."

Kraton Corp. announced a general price increase of 10% across its entire Pine Chemicals and AMS portfolio.

The global glass bonding adhesives market is anticipated to expand at over 7% CAGR through 2030, according to a recent report by Fact.MR.

Arkema recently announced that Bostik will reinforce its presence in the fast-growing Brazilian construction adhesives market with the planned acquisition of Poliplas Ltda., a producer of hybrid technology sealants and adhesives.

Panacol has expanded its portfolio of dual-curing acrylic adhesives with the introduction of Vitralit^® UD 8052 F, a low-viscosity, one-component UV-curable adhesive.

Sulzer Mixpac recently announced that EcoVadis, provider of business sustainability ratings, has awarded a Silver rating to the company's site in Haag, Switzerland.

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced preliminary financial results for the first quarter of its 2021 fiscal year, which ended December 31, 2020.

How will recent merger and acquisition activity impact the industry? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.