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Ingevity Completes Acquisition of Georgia-Pacific’s Pine Chemicals Business

The company has also entered into a 20-year, market-based crude tall oil supply contract with certain of Georgia-Pacific’s paper mill operations.

March 12, 2018

Ingevity Corp. recently announced it has completed the acquisition of Georgia-Pacific’s pine chemicals business for a cash purchase price of $310 million.

Nordson MARCH Receives New Product Introduction Award

The system is used for plasma applications.

March 9, 2018

Nordson MARCH has received a 2018 New Product Introduction (NPI) award in the Surface Treatment category for its RollVIA™ plasma system.

Huber’s Fire Retardant Additives Business to Significantly Expand Capacity

The new capacity will reportedly be phased in several steps with the first incremental volumes scheduled to become available in the second half of 2019.

March 9, 2018

The Fire Retardant Additives (FRA) business unit recently announced plans to increase production capacity at its Martinswerk Plant in Bergheim, Germany.

Sea-Land Announces Personnel Appointments

Jennifer Altstadt was appointed president of the company by the board of directors.

March 8, 2018

Sea-Land Chemical Company recently announced several promotions within the company.

Omya Signs Distributor Agreement with ChemiK Co.

Starting April 1, the company will represent ChemiK as a national distributor of its synthetic iron oxide pigments.

March 8, 2018

Omya recently announced a new distribution agreement with ChemiK Co. Ltd.

H.B. Fuller Announces Integration Related Restructuring Charges

These actions will reportedly result in pre-tax charges of $35 million to $40 million.

March 7, 2018

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced it has approved a detailed plan associated with the integration of the Royal and H.B. Fuller businesses.

U.S. Chemical Production Has Soft Start

During January, chemical output reportedly fell in all regions.

March 6, 2018

The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) fell 0.4% in January, following a 2.2% gain in December, and a 1.8% gain in November.

Voorhees Appointed Rust-Oleum CEO

He replaces Thomas E. Reed, who will assume the position of chairman as he approaches his September retirement.

March 5, 2018

RPM International Inc. recently announced that Edward J. Voorhees III, president of Rust-Oleum North America, will take over as CEO of Rust-Oleum Group.