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Union Tool Announces Management Changes

Mike Simpson has retired from his role as co-president of Union Tool, while Nick Simpson and Chas Simpson have been named vice presidents.
The Union Tool Corp. recently announced a series of management changes to its family-owned business, which was founded by Karl J. Heinzelman in 1944.
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Health Care Sales Surge for 3M in 2020 Third Quarter

In the third quarter of 2020, 3M’s total sales grew 25.5% in Health Care, 6.9% in Safety and Industrial, and 5.6% in Consumer; the Transportation and Electronics segment saw sales decline by 7.4%.
3M recently reported that its sales grew 4.5% in the 2020 third quarter compared to the 2019 quarter, to $8.4 billion.
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Emerald Kalama Chemical Completes FIFRA Registration for Sodium Benzoate Product

Emerald Kalama Chemical reports that FIFRA registration makes its Kalaguard SB sodium benzoate available for use in North America for in-container control of bacteria, yeasts, and molds in industrial and household products.

Emerald Kalama Chemical recently announced that it has completed registration for Kalaguard SB sodium benzoate as a new active ingredient under the Fungicide Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).


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Acquisitions Help Drive Results for Sika in First Nine Months of 2020

Sika’s sales for the first nine months of 2020 increased by 2.6% in local currencies to CHF 5.8 billion (approximately $6.4 billion).

Sika recently reported that it maintained its growth trajectory over the first nine months of 2020, despite the severe repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic, increasing sales by 2.6% in local currencies to CHF 5.8 billion (approximately $6.4 billion).


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Ison Furniture Manufacturing to Invest $3.5 Million in New Virginia Facility

Ison Furniture Manufacturing produces contemporary furniture for consumer and hospitality markets.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam recently announced that Ison Furniture Manufacturing, Inc., a North Carolina-based furniture manufacturer, will invest $3.5 million to acquire and renovate the recently closed A.C. Furniture Co., Inc. facility in Pittsylvania County.
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Rahman Appointed to Berry Global Board of Directors

Jill A. Rahman has served as chief operating officer of the Greater Chicago Food Depository since June 2020 and brings more than 25 years of packaged goods experience to Berry.
Berry Global Group, Inc. recently announced that Jill A. Rahman has been appointed to its board of directors.
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Avery Dennison Sees Net Sales Dip 1.8% in 2020 Third Quarter

Avery Dennison’s net sales were approximately $1.7 billion, down 1.8%, in the 2020 third quarter.

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced preliminary, unaudited results for its third quarter ended September 26, 2020, and provided an update related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the company.


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Innovative Chemical Products Acquires UK-Based Leeson Polyurethanes

Innovative Chemical Products reports that Leeson’s portfolio of solutions for building and construction, insulation, sports surfaces, waterproofing, and others will be highly complementary to the Building Solutions Group portfolio.

Innovative Chemical Products (ICP) recently announced its acquisition of Leeson Polyurethanes, a UK-based manufacturer of polyurethane adhesives and coatings used in a variety of sectors and markets.


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