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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).

Univar Solutions Expands Distribution Agreement with Solvay Novecare

Univar Solutions is currently Solvay’s largest distributor of surfactants and additives.

December 16, 2020

Univar Solutions Inc. recently announced an expanded distribution agreement with Solvay Group’s Novecare Coatings and Industrial Process Solutions business units to distribute their coatings products in the U.S. and industrial products in the U.S. and Canada.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Postponement of World Adhesive and Sealant Conference

News from The Adhesive and Sealant Council regarding plans for the World Adhesive and Sealant Conference, as well as other events, drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

December 14, 2020

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Oxiteno Partners with Palmer Holland in U.S. CASE Market

Palmer Holland is responsible for promoting and distributing Oxiteno’s lines of surfactants, coalescents, and additive products into the CASE market throughout the U.S.

December 14, 2020

Oxiteno recently announced its exclusive national agreement with Palmer Holland.

Brenntag Signs Distribution Agreement with Elementis Specialties

The affected product lines include rheology modifiers, slip and leveling additives, defoamers, and wetting and dispersing additives.

December 11, 2020

Brenntag Canada Inc., part of the Brenntag Group, has signed an agreement with Elementis Specialties Inc. for distribution in Canada.

Lee Named Addipel Plant Manager

Jason Lee comes to Addipel with over 17 years of production supervision and plant management experience.

December 10, 2020

Addipel, a Maroon Group company, recently announced the expansion of its Operations team with the addition of Jason Lee as plant manager.

How to Use the Annual ASI Buyers’ Guide

Explore the annual Buyers' Guide in the digital edition or online to find suppliers to help your business succeed.

Susan Sutton

December 10, 2020

It’s time for ASI’s annual Buyers’ Guide, a purchasing and applications resource for raw materials, equipment, and services used to manufacture adhesives and sealants, pressure sensitives, and adhesives and sealants products such as tapes and labels. The Buyers’ Guide also includes supplier details for finished adhesives and sealants.

Univar Solutions to Acquire Zhuhai Techi Chem

Univar Solutions reports that the agreement aligns to its global approach to its dedicated end market verticals.

December 9, 2020

Univar Solutions Inc. recently announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Univar Solutions China Co. Ltd., has reached an agreement with Zhuhai Techi Chem Silicone Industry Corp. (Techi Chem) to acquire the business to distribute specialty silicone solutions used primarily for the coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) market.

Huntsman to Acquire Gabriel Performance Products

Under the terms of the agreement, Huntsman will pay $250 million, subject to customary closing adjustments, in an all-cash transaction funded from available liquidity.

December 8, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently announced its agreement to acquire Gabriel Performance Products, a North American specialty chemical manufacturer of specialty additives and epoxy curing agents for the coatings, adhesives, sealants, and composite end markets, from funds owned by Audax Private Equity.