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Top 5 News that Sticks

Bio-Based Resin Development from AkzoNobel Leads the News

Readers last week were most drawn to news from AkzoNobel regarding a collaboration focused on sustainable resins.

Susan Sutton

January 11, 2021

Is your company exploring bio-based technologies? I’d love to hear about it! Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Ott Elected Chairman of SOCMA Board of Governors

Mike Ott takes the helm during SOCMA’s 100th anniversary year and will lead the board of governors in providing strategic guidance and value creation in alignment with the organization’s mission.

January 11, 2021

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced that Mike Ott, president and CEO of Polysciences, Inc., has been elected to serve a two-year term as chairman.

ICP Building Solutions Acquires Gardner-Gibson

Based in Tampa, Fla., Gardner-Gibson has manufacturing and distribution facilities across the U.S. and Canada.

January 11, 2021

Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP) recently announced that it has acquired Gardner-Gibson and Sun Coatings (Gardner-Gibson), a leading manufacturer of liquid-applied roof coatings, roofing products, driveway sealers, and specialty paints primarily serving professional contractors for commercial and residential applications.

Quest for Better Performance to Bolster Reactive Diluents Market

Using reactive diluents results in better performance of various products by improving thermal stability, tensile strength, adhesion, and other physical attributes.

January 8, 2021

The demand for reactive diluents was sluggish in 2020, but industry stakeholders are optimistic regarding its quick recovery.

Conley Promoted to National Business Development Manager for Mule-Hide Products

Dan Conley has served as business development manager for the Midwest region since joining Mule-Hide Products in 2014.

January 8, 2021

Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. recently announced that it has promoted Dan Conley to the role of national business development manager.

AkzoNobel Acquires New Nautical Coatings

New Nautical Coatings is reportedly one of the top players in yacht coatings in North America.

January 7, 2021

AkzoNobel N.V. recently announced that it will expand its presence in the North American yacht coatings market through the acquisition of New Nautical Coatings, owner of the Sea Hawk brand.

Kraton Increases Pricing for All Hydrogenated Styrenic Block Copolymer Products

January 7, 2021

Kraton Corp. recently announced a general price increase for all hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer (HSBC) products.

SONGWON: Flame-Retardant Dispersion

SONGFLAME WB 201 solvent-free, aqueous, flame-retardant dispersion is designed especially for the coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) market.

January 7, 2021

SONGWON recently announced that it has further developed its proprietary halogen-free technology and has added a new product to its portfolio of flame-retardant synergists.

Avery Dennison Acquires ACPO

With approximately 170 employees, ACPO produces pressure-sensitive overlaminate products for the label and flexible packaging markets.

January 6, 2021

Avery Dennison recently announced that it has acquired the business of Ohio-based ACPO Ltd. for the purchase price of $87.6 million, subject to certain post-closing adjustments.