U.S. Chemical Production Ends 2016 on Soft Note The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index fell 0.2% in December. January 31, 2017 In December, chemical production was lower across all regions.Read More
H.B. Fuller Buys Wisdom Adhesives The business will be included in H.B. Fuller's Americas Adhesives operating segment. January 30, 2017 H.B. Fuller Co. announced today that, on January 27, it purchased the industrial adhesives business of Wisdom Worldwide Adhesives.Read More
Morales Elected PPG CFO, Sklarsky Retires PPG recently announced that its board of directors has elected Vincent J. Morales to serve as senior vice president and chief financial officer. January 30, 2017 Morales will replace Frank S. Sklarsky as CFO, who has announced his retirement.Read More
PPG Fourth Quarter 2016 Sales Down 1% PPG recently reported fourth quarter 2016 net sales of $3.5 billion, down more than 1% vs. the prior year. January 26, 2017 Reported net income in the fourth quarter of 2016 from continuing operations was $77 million.Read More
IPC APEX EXPO Announces Networking Opportunities Networking events at the IPC APEX EXPO include the International Reception; First-Timers’ Welcome Breakfast; ribbon cutting ceremony, and others. January 25, 2017 IPC APEX EXPO 2017 will be held from February 14-16 at the San Diego Convention Center.Read More
H.B. Fuller Fourth Quarter 2016 Revenue Grows 5% H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for the fourth quarter that ended December 3, 2016. January 24, 2017 Net income for the fourth quarter of 2016 was $39.1 million vs. net income of $25 million last year.Read More
RPM Subsidiaries Form Euclid Group The Euclid Group has announced it has been formed by joining several RPM International Inc. subsidiaries. January 23, 2017 The predominant operating companies are Euclid Chemical, Eucomex, Toxement, Cave, Viapol, Flowcrete, RPM Belgium, and Vandex.Read More
TECHSIL: Glob Top Adhesives January 18, 2017 Two new adhesives with low halogen content are available from this company. Read More
Saller Appointed to DELO Management Board DELO Industrial Adhesives has appointed Robert Saller to its management board. January 17, 2017 As a managing director, Saller will work closely with DELO’s existing managing partners.Read More
Ellsworth Adhesives Europe Completes Purchase of TRB’s Adhesive Business Unit Ellsworth Adhesives Europe recently confirmed its purchase of TRB Lightweight Structure’s Lord adhesive business. January 17, 2017 This transaction reportedly makes Ellsworth Adhesives one of the largest distributors of Lord Corp. materials across Europe.Read More