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Kraton to Raise Prices on Pine Chemical Products

May 21, 2021

Kraton Corp. recently announced a general price increase across its crude tall oil (CTO) refinery products and derivatives.

Dow Leaders Achieve Recognition on INvolve's 2021 EMpower Ethnic Minority Role Model Lists

Honorees are recognized for the success in their own careers and efforts to drive for more inclusive workplaces.

May 20, 2021

Dow recently announced that five of its leaders earned recognition on three 2021 EMpower Ethnic Minority Role Model lists, including Top 20 Advocates, 100 Ethnic Minority Executives, and 100 Ethnic Minority Future Leaders.

Prince International to Acquire Ferro in $2.1 Billion All-Cash Transaction

The board of directors of Ferro unanimously approved the agreement.

May 18, 2021

Ferro Corp., a global supplier of technology-based functional coatings and color solutions, recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Prince International Corp.

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Sika’s Latest Acquisition is Top News

Last week, readers were most interested in Sika’s announcement regarding its planned acquisition of Hamatite.

Susan Sutton

May 17, 2021

How are acquisitions impacting the industry? Please contact me at (248) 786-1704 or suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.

Baumann Joins Barentz West Coast North American CASE Team

Baumann has a track record of success in building customer relationships and driving sales in various markets, including plastics, graphic arts, and coatings.

May 17, 2021

Barentz recently announced that Brad Baumann has joined its CASE & Plastics technical sales team as a sales manager covering the West Coast.

Hexion Completes Sale of Phenolic Specialty Resins, Hexamine, and European-Based Forest Products Resins Businesses

The company sold the businesses for approximately $425 million to Black Diamond and Investindustrial.

May 12, 2021

Hexion Inc. recently announced that it has completed the sale of its Phenolic Specialty Resin, Hexamine and European-based Forest Products Resins businesses.

Arkema Finalizes PMMA Business Divestment

The divested business joins Trinseo, a company specializing in the production of plastics, synthetic rubber, and latex binders.

May 11, 2021

Arkema recently announced that the divestment of its polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) business to Trinseo has been finalized.

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New DuPont Facility Garners Most Reader Interest

DuPont’s announcement regarding a new adhesives facility in China drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

May 10, 2021

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Chromaflo's Becker Rejoins American Coatings Association Board of Directors

Becker previously served a three-year term on the ACA board from 2017-2020.

May 7, 2021

Scott Becker, president and CEO of Chromaflo Technologies Corp., has rejoined the American Coatings Association (ACA) board of directors.

How Does Mineral Selection Impact Water-Based Adhesives?

The selection and control of the physical properties of minerals are critical in improving an adhesive’s performance.

Shamila Grigorieff Erik van Dijnen Jane Trewolla

May 7, 2021

Water-based adhesives for paper lamination are typically formulated with different types of binders, including: natural polymers (e.g., dextrins and starches), inorganic “polymers” (e.g., sodium silicates), and oil derivative-based polymers (e.g., polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinyl acetate).