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Arkema to Acquire South Africa-Based Permoseal

The acquisition is in line with Arkema’s strategy to grow its Adhesive Solutions segment.

December 21, 2021

Arkema recently announced its proposed acquisition of South Africa-based Permoseal, a manufacturer of adhesive solutions for woodworking, packaging, construction, and DIY.

Product Profile

Benchtop Metering Maximizes Efficiency of Dual-Cartridge Systems

A conversion unit enables two-component adhesives to become as simple to use as their single-component counterparts while providing better efficiencies and increased cost savings.

December 20, 2021

A new benchtop dispenser combines the simplicity and versatility of a dual-barrel cartridge with bench-mount support, pneumatic foot pedal, air logic, control panel, and all the equipment needed to convert dual-cartridges to a benchtop potting, encapsulating, bonding, and dispensing system.

Nordson to Demonstrate Semiconductor Packaging Solutions at SEMICON Taiwan 2021

SEMICON Taiwan 2021 will take place December 28-30 in Taipei.

December 20, 2021

Nordson Corp. recently announced that it will demonstrate its latest solutions for semiconductor packaging and electronics manufacturing at SEMICON Taiwan in Taipei.

APPLIED Adhesives Acquires Bird Song Adhesives

Bird Song Adhesives is a regional supplier of specialty adhesives located in Tennessee.

December 20, 2021

APPLIED Adhesives recently announced that it has acquired Bird Song Adhesives, Inc.

M&A Corner

Adhesives and Sealants M&A: Reaching Cruising Altitude

The level of merger and acquisition activity in 2021 has by almost any measure exceeded expectations.

Andy Hinz

December 17, 2021

According to data from S&P, year-to-date global M&A transaction volume through the third quarter of 2021 was up 34% compared to the first nine months of 2020 and 14% over the same period in 2019. The average reported transaction value in 2021 is 29% higher than in 2020 and up 19% over 2019. What is driving this activity? Well, it’s a few things.

Grasdal Named Executive Vice President of Corporate Development for Graco

Inge Grasdal joins Graco from Ecolab, where he had worked as vice president of corporate development since 2018.

December 17, 2021

Graco Inc. recently announced that Inge Grasdal has been appointed to the newly created role of executive vice president, corporate development, effective January 17, 2022.

Berry Global Named One of America’s Most Responsible Companies

Berry secured the number-four spot on the list within its respective industry.

December 17, 2021

Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced that it has been named number 35 out of 2,000 public companies on America’s Most Responsible Companies, presented by Newsweek and global research firm Statista, Inc.