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Pilot Chemical Names McCandlish Senior Account Manager for Oil and Gas

Drew McCandlish reportedly brings more than 14 years of sales and marketing experience in the chemical industry to his new role.

November 5, 2019

Drew McCandlish has been appointed Pilot Chemical Corp.’s new senior account manager for the oil and gas market.

Atlas Copco to Acquire Scheugenpflug

Scheugenpflug will operate as an independent company within Atlas Copco’s Industrial Assembly Solutions (IAS) division.

November 4, 2019

Scheugenpflug AG recently announced that it has signed an agreement to be acquired by Sweden-based Atlas Copco Group.

Covestro Sales Decline in 2019 Third Quarter Despite Volume Growth

Covestro’s Coatings, Adhesives, Specialties segment reported a drop in core volumes by 4% as a result of weaker demand for coating raw materials from all key industries.

November 4, 2019

In the third quarter of 2019, Covestro reports that it achieved core volume growth of 5.3% over the prior-year period in a continuing challenging economic environment.

Remodeler Confidence Holds Steady in 2019 Third Quarter

The future market indicators gained two points from the previous quarter to 57.

November 4, 2019

The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) Remodeling Market Index (RMI) posted a reading of 55 in the third quarter of 2019, remaining stable from the previous quarter.

U.S. Air Force Qualifies PPG Aerospace Electrocoat Primer

The Air Force initially will coat test parts on a PPG e-coat system that it installed at its Advanced Technology and Training Center in Georgia.

November 1, 2019

PPG recently announced that the U.S. Air Force has qualified PPG Aerocron™ aerospace electrocoat (e-coat) primer to provide corrosion resistance and enhanced topcoat adhesion for aircraft parts.

Daelim Industrial to Acquire Kraton’s Cariflex Business Unit

The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2020, subject to customary regulatory approvals and other closing conditions as set forth in the purchase and sale agreement.

November 1, 2019

Kraton Corp. recently announced that it has agreed to sell its Cariflex™ business unit to Daelim Industrial Co., Ltd. for a purchase price of $530 million.

ITW Revenue Declines 3.7% in 2019 Third Quarter

ITW’s revenue of $3.5 billion in the third quarter of 2019 declined by 3.7% compared to the prior-year quarter.

October 31, 2019

Illinois Tool Works Inc. recently reported its results for the third quarter of 2019.

Huntsman Reports Rocky Results for 2019 Third Quarter

Huntsman’s revenues dropped to approximately $1.7 billion in the third quarter of 2019, a decrease of 14%.

October 30, 2019

Huntsman Corp. recently reported its financial results for the 2019 third quarter.

Vertellus Showcases Advanced Adhesives, Sealants, and Gels at K 2019

According to Vertellus, its adhesives, sealants, and gels are helping a variety of device manufacturers maintain product integrity in the face of increasingly harsh environments.

October 30, 2019

At the recent K 2019 event, Vertellus showcased its portfolio of adhesives and sealants.

Sika Achieves Record Sales in First Nine Months of 2019

Sika reports that the implementation of the group’s growth strategy will continue in 2019 with the opening of between seven and nine new factories.

October 29, 2019

In the first nine months of 2019, Sika reported high growth and a new sales record of CHF 6 billion (approximately $6 billion).

H.B. Fuller to Open Aerospace Manufacturing Center of Excellence

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Iran War and Logistics Challenges Impact Adhesives and Sealants Pricing

DELO Reports Record Revenue for Fiscal Year

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