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FLEXcon Announces Retirement of Winkler, Appoints New President of FLEXcon North America

Aimee Peacock, former chief financial officer, has been promoted to president of FLEXcon North America.

December 23, 2021

FLEXcon Co. Inc. recently announced that Lavon Winkler will retire as president and CEO effective January 30, 2022.

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.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Recyclability Approval for Henkel Adhesives

News from Henkel regarding recyclable adhesives for packaging applications garnered the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

December 20, 2021

Is your company focusing on recyclability? I’d love to hear about it! Please contact me at (248) 786-1704 or suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your story.

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.

Ask Dr. Dave

Bonding Polystyrene to Glass

Can you recommend an adhesive for bonding a polystyrene part to glass for a consumer product? The adhesive needs some good strength, and it must be clear, cure quickly, and be easily used by relatively non-skilled operators. The final product will be used indoors and might suffer occasional impacts.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

December 17, 2021

Many adhesives will probably do the job, such as tough acrylics and epoxies. The simplest to source and start with might be a clear 5-min epoxy, dispensed from a twin-syringe and fitted with a static mixer.

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.

Registration Opens for Adhesion Society Annual Meeting

The meeting will be held in San Diego, Calif., February 20-23, 2022.

December 16, 2021

Interested individuals are invited to register to attend the 45^th Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society.

Meridian Adhesives Group Acquires Tri-Tex Adhesives Division

The Tri-Tex adhesives business will join Meridian’s Industrial Packaging Division.

December 16, 2021

Meridian Adhesives Group recently announced its acquisition of the adhesives division of Canada-based Tri-Tex Co. Inc.

Sika Announces New Facility for Adhesives and Sealants in India

The expansion is aimed at meeting rapidly growing demand in the Indian market.

December 15, 2021

Sika recently announced that it is opening a new technology center and manufacturing plant for high-quality adhesives and sealants in Pune, a city in the federal state of Maharashtra, India.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Hexion Divestment is Top News

Readers last week were most interested in Hexion’s planned Epoxy Business sale.

Susan Sutton

December 13, 2021

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