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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.

Builder Confidence Moves Higher for Fourth Straight Month

Builder sentiment in the market for newly built single-family homes moved one point higher to 84 in December.

December 23, 2021

Despite inflation concerns and ongoing production bottlenecks, builder confidence edged higher for the fourth consecutive month on strong consumer demand and limited existing inventory.

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FLEXcon Announces Retirement of Winkler, Appoints New President of FLEXcon North America

Aimee Peacock, former chief financial officer, has been promoted to president of FLEXcon North America.

December 23, 2021

FLEXcon Co. Inc. recently announced that Lavon Winkler will retire as president and CEO effective January 30, 2022.

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Hempel Simplifies Management Structure

The new organizational structure will allow Hempel to be more closely aligned with customers.

December 22, 2021

Hempel has announced a new executive group management that will lead its growth strategy into the future.

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.

Arkema to Acquire South Africa-Based Permoseal

The acquisition is in line with Arkema’s strategy to grow its Adhesive Solutions segment.

December 21, 2021

Arkema recently announced its proposed acquisition of South Africa-based Permoseal, a manufacturer of adhesive solutions for woodworking, packaging, construction, and DIY.

Nordson to Demonstrate Semiconductor Packaging Solutions at SEMICON Taiwan 2021

SEMICON Taiwan 2021 will take place December 28-30 in Taipei.

December 20, 2021

Nordson Corp. recently announced that it will demonstrate its latest solutions for semiconductor packaging and electronics manufacturing at SEMICON Taiwan in Taipei.

APPLIED Adhesives Acquires Bird Song Adhesives

Bird Song Adhesives is a regional supplier of specialty adhesives located in Tennessee.

December 20, 2021

APPLIED Adhesives recently announced that it has acquired Bird Song Adhesives, Inc.

Grasdal Named Executive Vice President of Corporate Development for Graco

Inge Grasdal joins Graco from Ecolab, where he had worked as vice president of corporate development since 2018.

December 17, 2021

Graco Inc. recently announced that Inge Grasdal has been appointed to the newly created role of executive vice president, corporate development, effective January 17, 2022.