Raw Materials and Chemicals - Articles - Page 116

Chromaflo Names Leonard Industry Manager for Industrial Coatings in the Americas

Belinda Leonard will manage Chromaflo’s Industrial Coatings product lines for the Product Management group in the Americas.

December 27, 2021

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that it has appointed Belinda Leonard industry manager for Industrial Coatings in the Americas region.

American Securities to Purchase Hexion Holdings

The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2022, pending certain conditions and approvals.

December 24, 2021

Hexion Holdings Corp. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of private equity firm American Securities LLC.

Arkema to Expand UV Curable Resins Capacity at Facility in China

The new expansion is scheduled to come on stream in the second half of 2023.

December 22, 2021

Arkema recently announced a project to double its UV curable resins production capacity at its Nansha plant in China.

Chromaflo Names Suh Territory Sales Manager for Coatings & Thermosets

With strong technical knowledge, Jaesun Suh brings both sales and business development experience to his new position.

December 21, 2021

Chromaflo Technologies has appointed Jaesun Suh its territory sales manager for Coatings & Thermosets in the Northeast U.S. and Eastern Canada regions.

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.

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.

NYNAS: Naphthenic Specialty Oils

Nynas reports that the portfolio offers cost-effective replacements for silicone fluids.

December 16, 2021

Nynas has launched a new white oil called NYFLEX^® 2120B and a range of other naphthenic specialty oils for sealant formulators.

Clark Named CEO of Pilot Chemical

The appointment will become effective January 1, 2022.

December 14, 2021

Pilot Chemical Corp. recently announced that its board of directors has unanimously approved the promotion of Mike Clark to the position of CEO.

MICHELMAN: Bio-Based Additives

The line includes various environmentally friendly emulsions, dispersions, and natural oil blends designed to improve the weatherability of exterior surface coatings.

December 14, 2021

NatureShield^® is Michelman’s line of bio-based surface modifiers that reportedly allow formulators to develop coatings with an increased amount of bio-sourced materials without jeopardizing their quality.