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ASC Announces Changes to Board of Directors and Executive Committee

ASC’s board includes 23 directors representing manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and academia in North America.

December 29, 2020

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced changes to its officers and members of the Executive Committee for 2021-2022.

M&A Corner

Looking Ahead: M&A Primed for Liftoff?

With COVID-19 vaccines starting to roll out and economic recovery underway, a palpable sense of optimism is beginning to emerge like the first rays of sunlight after a dark night.

Andy Hinz

December 23, 2020

The cover of a recent issue of Time magazine dubbed 2020 “The Worst Year Ever.” From the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent global economic fallout to a tumultuous U.S. presidential election and the loss of icons like Kobe Bryant, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Alex Trebek, 2020 certainly has been a year for the books. Suffice to say, we’re all eager to turn the page to 2021.

Univar Solutions and Dow Coating Materials Announce New Distribution Agreement

The agreement includes a portfolio of acrylic binders, styrene acrylic binders, rheology modifiers, and dispersants produced in Europe and provides solutions across architectural, industrial, and wood coating applications.

December 23, 2020

Univar B.V., a subsidiary of Univar Solutions Inc., recently announced that Dow Coating Materials has authorized Univar Solutions as its distributor in the UK and Ireland for all coatings applications, as well as in Turkey for industrial coatings applications.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Huntsman Acquisition of Gabriel is Top News

Readers last week were most interested in Huntsman’s plan to acquire Gabriel Performance Products.

Susan Sutton

December 21, 2020

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Ashland Calvert City Receives 2020 SOCMA Sustainability Award

The Ashland Calvert City team reportedly focused much of its efforts on decreasing energy consumed on site.

December 21, 2020

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced that Ashland’s Calvert City, Ky., facility has been recognized for its outstanding efforts and unique approaches to sustainability practices as part of SOCMA’s 2020 Performance Improvement Awards program.

Nagase Specialty Materials Announces Partnership Agreement for Methylene Malonate Product Line

When combined with methacrylates, methylene malonates have reportedly been shown to accelerate and improve cure speed and performance.

December 18, 2020

Nagase Specialty Materials NA LLC (NSM) and Sirrus, Inc. have entered into a partnership agreement to market and sell Sirrus’ CHEMILIAN and FORZA lines of methylene malonate monomers and oligomers.

Maroon Group to Distribute BRB International Silicone Additives

Maroon Group is the exclusive distributor of BRB International’s specialty silicone materials for the CASE and construction markets, west of the Rockies.

December 17, 2020

Maroon Group recently announced a new distribution relationship with BRB International, a global manufacturer of specialty silicones and silicone additives.

Top 20 ASI Podcasts of 2020

Listed here are the 20 most-downloaded Bonding with ASI podcasts of 2020.

December 17, 2020

Podcasts that resonated most with listeners in 2020 featured discussions on megatrends and innovation, specific adhesives and materials technologies, COVID-19, and many more.

Arkema to Divest PMMA Business to Trinseo

Arkema’s PMMA activity is an integrated business, from the production of methyl methacrylate to polymethyl methacrylate.

December 16, 2020

Arkema recently announced the proposed divestment of its polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) business to Trinseo for an enterprise value of €1.1 billion (approximately $1.3 billion).