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H.B. Fuller and Activist Investor Clash Over Proposed Medical Adhesives Acquisition

ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) — Tue, 26 May 2026 16:47:51 -0400

On May 21, Reuters reported that H.B. Fuller submitted an unsolicited all-cash proposal to acquire Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc (AMS), a U.K.-based medical supplier focused on wound-care technologies.

Iran War and Logistics Challenges Impact Adhesives and Sealants Pricing

ParkerK@bnpmedia.com (Karen Parker) — Tue, 26 May 2026 08:11:06 -0400

Both adhesives and raw materials suppliers are tying rising costs of their products to petrochemical constraints, tariffs, energy costs, logistics volatility, and the continued pressure on specialty chemical feedstocks.

Single-Family Starts Fall Amid Economic Uncertainty and Affordability Issues

Sat, 23 May 2026 21:50:30 -0400

Single-family housing starts declined in April as builders faced continued economic uncertainty and affordability challenges, including higher construction costs, ongoing labor shortages, and elevated financing expenses.

Graco Acquires Adhesive Systems Company Valco Melton

Fri, 22 May 2026 10:38:49 -0400

Graco Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Valco Melton, a provider of adhesive application and quality assurance systems.

Avery Dennison Names General Manager of Taylor Adhesives

Fri, 22 May 2026 09:23:16 -0400

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced the appointment of a new general manager of its wholly owned subsidiary, Taylor Adhesives.

Oxea Raises Prices for Oxo Intermediates

Fri, 22 May 2026 09:03:23 -0400

Oxea is increasing prices for certain products in North America, Mexico, South America, and the rest of the world.

BASF to Sell Silicates Business

Fri, 22 May 2026 08:46:28 -0400

BASF and PQ, global provider of silicates, silicas and derivative products headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, have signed an agreement for the sale of BASF’s silicates business.

AW-Lake Strengthens Leadership Team with New General Manager Appointment

Wed, 20 May 2026 09:24:38 -0400

The company's new general manager brings experience in business management, sales leadership, and business development to AW-Lake.

Sika Invests in Northeast Growth with New Mortar Production Plant

Tue, 19 May 2026 08:52:15 -0400

Sika continues expanding its U.S. construction chemicals footprint with a new mortar production facility.

Henkel Posts Good Organic Sales Growth for First Quarter of 2026

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:16:36 -0400

Henkel reported first-quarter 2026 group sales of approximately €5.0 billion, a nominal decrease of 5.5 percent compared to the prior-year quarter.

NAHB Reports Slight Increase in Builder Confidence in May

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:52:37 -0400

The latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index shows modest gains in builder confidence.

Reversible Conductive Adhesive Could Improve E-Waste Recovery and Recycling

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:40:29 -0400

New research into reversible conductive adhesives could help manufacturers rethink how electronic components are assembled and recovered.

Oxea Announces Series of Price Increases

Sat, 16 May 2026 15:55:07 -0400

Oxea announced a series of price increases in response to rising costs in raw materials, energy, and supply chain, combined with ongoing supply and demand volatility.

LMA Consulting Group Marks 21 Years in Business

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:34:59 -0400

Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group Inc., is celebrating 21 years of helping manufacturers and distributors navigate changing supply chain demands, operational challenges, and evolving technologies.

Registration Opens for 2026 Polyurethanes Technical Conference

Fri, 15 May 2026 09:18:20 -0400

Registration is now open for the 2026 Polyurethanes Technical Conference, which is taking place October 5–7 in Orlando, Florida.

Celanese Increases Prices Across Acetyl Chain

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:47:35 -0400

Celanese Corp. recently announced global price increases across its acetyl chain portfolio, with the changes taking effect immediately or as existing contracts allow.

Center for the Polyurethanes Industry Elects Steering Committee Leadership

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:47:10 -0400

The American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) has elected new leadership for its steering committee.

UNITED RESINS Strengthens Sustainable Chemicals Value Chain with FLORPINUS Deal

Wed, 13 May 2026 11:10:08 -0400

The acquisition signals a major move to expand sustainable rosin derivatives and specialty chemicals capabilities across global markets.

Covestro Announces New Chief Financial Officer

Wed, 13 May 2026 10:42:04 -0400

Covestro has named a new chief financial officer who brings more than 25 years of experience in finance and international investment banking to the position.

Henkel Inaugurates Modernized Packaging Competence Center

Wed, 13 May 2026 09:32:03 -0400

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has inaugurated an extensively modernized Packaging Competence Center in Düsseldorf, Germany.

DELO Reports Record Revenue for Fiscal Year

Tue, 12 May 2026 13:23:38 -0400

DELO reported today that the company generated record revenue in its completed fiscal year, which ended March 31, 2026.

DuPont Releases 2026 Sustainability Report

Mon, 11 May 2026 14:21:25 -0400

The new report details the company’s progress in 2025 towards its climate and sustainability ambitions.

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

Mon, 11 May 2026 13:50:27 -0400

The new facility is designed to accelerate growth across the aviation, space, and defense markets.

Evonik Begins Expanded Specialty Amine Production in China

Fri, 08 May 2026 15:36:29 -0400

Evonik has inaugurated the expansion of its specialty amine production facility in Nanjing, China.

Westlake Epoxy’s Texas Site Receives ISCC PLUS Certification

Fri, 08 May 2026 15:22:13 -0400

Westlake Corp. recently announced that its Westlake Epoxy plant in Deer Park, Texas, has received International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS.

Hexion Announces Executive Appointments as It Shifts Business Model

Fri, 08 May 2026 10:45:15 -0400

The company’s new senior executive hires strengthen Hexion’s capabilities to drive measurable performance gains for the wood panel manufacturing industry.

Uncountable Announces Four New Deals in Specialty Chemicals Space

Thu, 07 May 2026 13:23:25 -0400

Uncountable’s AI platform unifies formulation, scale-up, and production data to accelerate end-to-end specialty chemicals development.

WACKER’s Polymers Division Gets New Leader

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:07:05 -0400

Wacker Chemie AG recently appointed a new head of its Polymers division.

NAHB Debuts Resource That Estimates Quarterly Remodeling Spending

Wed, 06 May 2026 09:22:16 -0400

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is debuting a new resource called the State Projections of Remodeling.

Avery Dennison Announces $75 Million Investment to Scale Physical AI

Tue, 05 May 2026 10:45:34 -0400

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced a $75 million minority investment in Wiliot, a global leader in physical AI for supply chains.