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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
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.


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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
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.
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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 45th Annual Meeting of the Adhesion Society.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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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
Susan Sutton
December 13, 2021

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Kraton Stockholders Approve Acquisition by DL Chemical

Kevin M. Fogarty, Kraton’s president and CEO, reported that stockholders voted overwhelmingly for the merger.
December 13, 2021

Kraton Corp. recently announced that its stockholders have approved the proposed acquisition of Kraton by DL Chemical Co., Ltd.


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Univar Named on Newsweek List of Most Responsible Companies

Univar Solutions Inc. is listed among 500 companies spanning 14 industries.
December 10, 2021

Univar Solutions Inc. recently announced that it has been included in Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies 2022 list.


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Manufacturers Cut 17 Million Metric Tons of Greenhouse Emissions with Help from EPA Program

On average, plants that met the ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry reduced their energy intensity by 19% within an average of two years.
December 10, 2021

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently celebrated the 580 manufacturing plants that achieved the energy savings goals set out by EPA 10 years ago to drive energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions reductions.


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