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COVID-19: The Black Swan

Though the COVID-19 pandemic caused a major slowdown in merger and acquisition activity, strategic and "bolt-on" deals are still getting done.

Andy Hinz

October 7, 2020

As we headed in to 2020, merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in chemicals and materials was humming along at near-historical levels. High valuations did not seem to deter buyers, with private equity (PE) firms clamoring to place capital and strategic buyers motivated for acquisitions to bolster their growth and help justify their high stock prices.

Henkel to Host Manufacturing Day Events for High School Students

During the events, students will learn about Henkel’s adhesives technologies through a guided video tour and a virtual Q&A session with site leaders.

October 6, 2020

Henkel recently announced that it is opening its virtual doors to local high school students to recognize Manufacturing Day.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Bostik’s New Japan Facility Leads the News

Readers last week were most interested in Bostik’s announcement regarding a new facility.

Susan Sutton

October 5, 2020

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H.B. Fuller Organic Revenue Exceeds Expectations in 2020 Third Quarter

H.B. Fuller’s organic revenue dipped 2.5% in the 2020 third quarter.

September 29, 2020

H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for its third quarter ended August 29, 2020.

Afera Joins in Call to European Commission for Postponement of SCIP Database Notification Deadline

The signatories are requesting urgent resolution of implementation issues in a database designed to support the circular economy as expressed in the European Green Deal.

September 29, 2020

A coalition of 40 industry organizations, including Afera (The European Association for the Self Adhesive Tape Industry), recently wrote a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calling for decisive action to solve implementation issues within the EU Waste Framework Directive (WFD), specifically the Substances of Concern in Products (SCIP) database.

WACKER thermal interface materials center

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in New WACKER Facility

WACKER’s announcement regarding a new facility for thermal interface materials garnered the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

September 28, 2020

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Winners Announced for 17th Label Industry Global Awards

Now in its 17th edition, the awards program recognizes the most innovative, influential, and successful work from the label and package printing industry across the globe in the last 12 months.

September 25, 2020

GMG Color, Lenze SE, Paper Machine Converting Co., and Avery Dennison Brazil are among the category winners for this year’s Label Industry Global Awards, which were recently honored in a special online video announcement.

Bostik Inaugurates New Industrial Adhesives Plant in Japan

According to Arkema, this investment represents a new step in the geographical strengthening of Bostik and confirms the company’s commitment to developing innovative and sustainable products.

September 22, 2020

Arkema recently announced the startup of a new world-scale industrial adhesives plant in Japan that will reportedly enable Bostik to serve its Japanese customers in the continuously growing markets of diapers, hygiene, packaging, labelling, transportation, and electronics.

DRITAC FLOORING PRODUCTS, LLC: Flooring Protection

CoverGuard restricts surface spills and water spots on the top of the film surface, protecting surfaces from stains, oils, and chemicals.

September 17, 2020

DriTac Flooring Products, LLC has launched DriTac 8801 CoverGuard, a premium-grade 1.85-mm semi-ridged foam that provides scratch and dent protection for newly installed floors and existing surfaces to prevent damage during and after the installation process.

New Program Embeds Sustainability in 3M Product Commercialization Process

Historically, about one-third of 3M’s annual sales come from products created in the past five years, so the impact is expected to expand greatly with each successive year.

September 16, 2020

3M recently announced that each 3M product entering the new product commercialization process will include a Sustainability Value Commitment that demonstrates how it drives impact for the greater good.