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Sika Shares Optimistic Outlook Following Record Results in 2021

February 24, 2022

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and bottlenecks in the procurement of raw materials, Sika reported sales rose by 17.5% to a record CHF 9.3 billion (approximately $10.1 billion) in 2021.

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CORTEC: Quick-Start Guide on Direct-to-Metal Coatings for Construction Applications

February 22, 2022

Cortec^® MCI^® recently released a new coatings guide designed specifically for the building maintenance and construction industries.

AkzoNobel to Expand In-House Resin Production

Already underway, the scale-up program will help build resilience against supply disruptions and contribute to financial and Scope 3 (upstream) carbon reduction ambitions.

February 18, 2022

As part of its Grow & Deliver strategy, AkzoNobel has announced plans to invest in the expansion of in-house resin manufacturing.

Hexion Holdings Completes Sale of Epoxy Businesses to Westlake Chemical

The sale includes the epoxy specialty resins and base epoxy resins and intermediates product lines.

February 8, 2022

Hexion Holdings Corp. has completed the previously announced sale of its epoxy-based Coatings and Composite businesses to Westlake Chemical Corp.

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.

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Readers Drawn to Latest Henkel Investment

Last week, an announcement from Henkel regarding an investment in the medical sector garnered the most reader interest.

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January 24, 2022

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Huntsman Initiatives are Top News

Readers last week were most interested in an announcement from Huntsman regarding the future of its Textile Effects Division, as well as a new executive compensation plan.

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January 17, 2022

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Sika Posts Record Sales for 2021

Despite challenges, the company’s sales rose to a record CHF 9.2 billion (approximately $10 billion).

January 12, 2022

Sika recently reported that it performed well in a challenging environment in 2021.

RPM International Posts Double-Digit Sales Growth for Fiscal Second Quarter

The company recorded net sales for the quarter of $1.64 billion.

January 10, 2022

RPM International Inc. recently announced financial results for its fiscal 2022 second quarter ended November 30, 2021.

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RadTech Announces New and Re-elected Board Members

The RadTech board expressed thanks to Todd Fayne of PepsiCo, who has rotated off the board after reaching term limits.

January 6, 2022

RadTech, the nonprofit for ultraviolet and electron beam technologies, recently announced the election of David Walker, president, CTO and co-founder of Azul 3D Inc., as a new RadTech board member.