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Readers Drawn to Sika’s 2020 Financial Results

News from Sika regarding its 2020 financial results attracted the most reader attention last week.

January 25, 2021

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Housing Starts End 2020 Strong

Single-family starts in December 2020 increased 12% to a 1.34 million seasonally adjusted annual rate, while the multi-family sector, which includes apartment buildings and condos, decreased 13.6%.

January 25, 2021

Led by a solid, double-digit gain in single-family starts, overall housing starts increased 5.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.67 million units, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Future of Formulating Adhesives, Sealants, and Coatings

While formulating in the future won’t look drastically different from today, it will work much better.

January 22, 2021

Chemical and materials companies have three mandates that, if done well, can ensure great business results for decades to come.

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Avery Dennison Acquisition Garners Most Reader Interest

Last week, news from Avery Dennison regarding its latest acquisition drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

January 18, 2021

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PPG to Acquire VersaFlex

With approximately 130 employees, VersaFlex operates three manufacturing sites located in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Washington.

January 18, 2021

VersaFlex, a manufacturer specializing in polyurea, epoxy, polyurethanes, custom plural component equipment, and geotechnical and insulation foams, recently announced it had reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by PPG.

Sika Reports Strong 2020 Results Despite Pandemic-Related Challenges

According to Sika, its growth trajectory was extended with a 2020 sales increase of 3.4% in local currencies.

January 14, 2021

Sika recently announced its results for 2020, a year characterized by the deep-rooted global challenges caused by COVID-19.

RPM Achieves Record Net Sales in Fiscal 2021 Second Quarter

RPM International’s fiscal 2021 second quarter net sales were nearly $1.4 billion, up 6% over the $1.4 billion reported a year ago.

January 13, 2021

RPM International Inc. recently reported record sales, earnings, and cash from operations for its fiscal 2021 second quarter, ended November 30, 2020.

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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

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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.

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.