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Thomas to Retire as Covestro CEO

Thomas previously announced plans to retire at the end of his contract as CEO, September 30.

April 18, 2018

The supervisory board of Covestro has agreed on an amicable retirement of Patrick Thomas’ tenure as CEO, effective May 31.

AJ Adhesives and Mid-America Packaging Acquire Wes Adhesives

Each company will reportedly continue to operate as it currently does, experiencing only minor changes to transition to operating platforms.

April 17, 2018

AJ Adhesives and Mid-America Packaging (MAP) recently announced the acquisition of Wes Adhesives Inc.

May Appointed Pilot Chemical Business Line Manager

She will oversee the direction and performance of the company’s product line.

April 16, 2018

Pilot Chemical recently announced the appointment of Christina May as the company’s new business line manager.

Evonik to Expand Production Capacity

The start-up is scheduled for the third quarter.

April 16, 2018

Evonik is reportedly expanding its production capacities for its methacrylate crosslinkers.

DuPont Industrial Biosciences Receives American Coatings Award

In their award winning technical paper, the team addressed how DuPont Biomaterials has developed a family of engineered polysaccharides ranging in molecular weight, solubility and polymer architecture.

April 13, 2018

DuPont Industrial Biosciences recently announced its biomaterials team received the American Coatings Award for the most outstanding conference paper at the 2018 American Coatings Conference.

Hot Melts Lead Adhesive Tapes Market Growth

China is reportedly leading the market for adhesive tapes in the Asia-Pacific region.

April 13, 2018

The adhesive tapes market is estimated to be $51.3 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach $69.4 billion by 2022.

Omya Announces Distribution Agreement with SONGWON Industrial Group

Omya now represents SONGWON in the coatings, adhesives and construction markets throughout the U.S. and Canada.

April 12, 2018

Omya recently announced a new distribution agreement with SONGWON Industrial Group.

RPM Reports Record Results for Fiscal 2018 Third Quarter

In the third quarter, net sales grew 7.8% to $1.1 billion.

April 11, 2018

RPM International Inc. recently reported record sales and net income for its fiscal 2018 third quarter.

Gabriel Performance Products Acquires Royce International

The acquisition of Royce reportedly expands Gabriel’s offerings of solutions for the coatings, adhesives, and composites markets.

April 10, 2018

Gabriel Performance Products recently announced the acquisition of Royce International, a supplier of specialty epoxy resins, diluents, curing agents, and additives.

SOCMA Addresses Proposed China Tariffs’ Impact to Chemical Industry

A statement was issued from Jennifer Abril, SOCMA president and CEO.

April 9, 2018

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) recently responded to an announcement by China that it plans to impose tariffs on billions of dollars in U.S. exports.