Zone Enterprises, a sealing, insulating, and sound solutions provider, has acquired Can-Do National Tape, a Nashville, Tennessee-based company specializing in custom die-cut and rotary-cut adhesive and tape products.

The completion of the transaction, as well as Sika’s acquisition of MBCC Group, are subject to regulatory approvals and expected in the first-half of 2023.

The manufacturer, Witte, is based in Tornesch, Germany, with offices in the United States and China. Witte is a specialized manufacturer of gear pumps and associated spare parts and services for the chemical, plastic and polymer processing, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. 

As 2022 draws to a close, we review ASI’s most popular feature articles, news, product announcements, and podcasts of the year. 

DuPont has completed the previously announced divestiture of the majority of its former Mobility & Materials segment to Celanese

Clariant, a sustainable specialty chemical company, announced that it has completed the acquisition of BASF’s U.S.-based Attapulgite business assets for $60 million.

Henkel recently announced the acquisition of the Thermal Management Materials business of Nanoramic Laboratories, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Stepan Co. announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the surfactant business and associated assets of PerformanX Specialty Chemicals, LLC.

Meridian Adhesives Group has announced the acquisition of Design Polymerics, a manufacturer of high-performance sealants, adhesives, insulation mastics, and indoor air quality products.

American Securities LLC and Arsenal Capital Partners announced that an affiliate of American Securities has acquired Meridian Adhesives Group, in partnership with the management team and funds affiliated with Arsenal.