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Evonik to Expand Fumed Silica Capacity

The production complex is scheduled to become operational in the summer of 2019.

August 2, 2017

Evonik is reportedly investing an amount in the upper double-digit million euro range in the expansion of its fumed silica capacities in Antwerp, Belgium.

Huntsman-Clariant Merger on Track

The preparations to create HuntsmanClariant are reportedly proceeding as planned.

August 1, 2017

Clariant and Huntsman Corp. recently presented a first update on the planned merger of equals to keep shareholders informed.

Dow Chemical Sales Surge 16%

Sales increased to $13.8 billion, up 16% year-over-year.

August 1, 2017

The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced second quarter 2017 results.

Builder Confidence Remains Solid in July, Despite Slip

All three HMI components reportedly registered losses in July, but are still in solid territory.

July 31, 2017

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes slipped two points in July to a level of 64 from a downwardly revised June reading on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).

Millikin Appointed PPG Aerospace Business Director

Millikin succeeds John Sands, who retired after a 32-year career.

July 28, 2017

PPG recently announced that it has named Sam Millikin global platform business director for aerospace sealants and packaging and a member of PPG’s aerospace business leadership team.

3M Second-Quarter Sales Up Nearly 2%

Sales were $7.8 billion, up 1.9% year-on-year in dollar terms.

July 28, 2017

3M recently reported second-quarter earnings of $2.58 per share, an increase of 24% vs. the second quarter of 2016.

Dunleary Announces New Business Partners

The closing date for the acquisitions of three companies is set for the end of August.

July 27, 2017

Dunleary Inc. recently announced new business partners and acquisitions: D.N. Lukens Inc. and D&F Distributing Inc.

Industrial Coatings Market to Leap Nearly 6%

By end-use industry, the automotive OEM segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

July 27, 2017

The industrial coatings market is projected to reach $130.97 billion by 2022, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) 5.91% from 2017 to 2022.

RPM Fourth Quarter Sales Grow 4%

Fourth-quarter net sales increased 4.6% to $1.49 billion from $1.43 billion a year ago.

July 26, 2017

RPM International Inc. recently reported record sales for its fiscal fourth quarter and year, which ended May 31.

LORD Announces Regional Leadership Appointments

Riggins and McAllister have each held positions of increasing responsibility with the company.

July 26, 2017

Charmaine Riggins has been named president of the company’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Region, and Gareth McAllister has been named president Asia-Pacific (APAC) Region.