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RPM Reports Record Sales in Fiscal 2021 First Quarter

RPM’s fiscal 2021 first quarter net sales increased 9.1% to a record $1.6 billion, compared to the almost $1.5 billion reported a year ago.
October 20, 2020
RPM International Inc. recently reported financial results for its fiscal 2021 first quarter, ended August 31, 2020.
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SOCMA Urges USITC to Increase Collaboration with Trading Partners to Reduce Trade Barriers

The testimony focused on encouraging ITC to adopt the Rules of Origin from the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in future free trade agreements.
October 20, 2020
Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on the “Economic Impact of Trade Agreements Implemented Under Trade Authorities Procedures, 2021 Report.”
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Pilot Chemical Announces Leadership Transition

Pamela Butcher will remain on the Pilot board of directors and serve as a special advisor to the chairman.
October 19, 2020
Pilot Chemical Corp. recently announced that Pamela Butcher will step down from her CEO role, effective January 1, 2021.
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Barentz to Acquire Maroon Group

The terms of the acquisition, which is expected to close this quarter, were not disclosed.
October 19, 2020
Barentz International has entered into a definitive, written agreement to acquire Maroon Group.
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Henkel to Showcase Packaging Initiatives in Virtual Sustainability Forum

The event will be a cost-free digital experience for partners and customers, offering a content mix of webinars, panel discussions, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.
October 16, 2020

Henkel recently announced that its Packaging Adhesives business is hosting a fully digital and international Sustainability Forum on November 18-19, 2020, to highlight its packaging products and services and to bring the value chain together.


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European Commission Establishes Raw Materials Alliance

The European Raw Materials Alliance has been established in recognition of the critical importance of raw materials to the European Union’s security, sustainability, and industrial leadership.
October 15, 2020
The European Commission recently launched the European Raw Materials Alliance (ERMA), with the presence of other European Union (EU) institutions, national ministers, industry, unions, and civil society organizations, as well as key industry stakeholders.
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KRATON: Radiation-Curable Polymer

Kraton DX0222 reportedly has high thermal stability at normal process temperatures with excellent reactivity toward radiation curing.
October 15, 2020
Kraton Corp. recently announced a new styrenic block copolymer designed for radiation-curable and pressure-sensitive hot-melt adhesives.
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