Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced the promotion of Mariana Rodriguez to vice president and general manager for Materials Group EMENA. Rodriguez is now responsible for implementing growth strategies for Materials Group EMENA, meeting its short- and long-term business, financial, and operating objectives, and identifying and cultivating new revenue streams. Rodriguez commented, “Avery Dennison sees huge […]
Avery Dennison Corp. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the U.S.-based flooring adhesives business of Meridian Adhesives Group for the purchase price of $390 million. The acquisition is subject to certain customary closing and post-closing adjustments. Avery Dennison expects the transaction to close in the fourth quarter. It is not expected to have a […]
Emery Oleochemicals has appointed Min Chong as its new group chief executive officer (CEO). Mr. Chong has a distinguished career in the specialty chemicals industry, having held multiple senior leadership roles across the sector. With a proven track record driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and innovation, he is equipped to lead the company into its […]
Toagosei Group’s Adhesive Material segment comprises five main companies: Aron Packaging Co., Ltd.; Toagosei America Inc.; Elmer’s & Toagosei Co.; Toagosei (Zhuhai) Ltd.; and Toagosei Hong Kong Ltd. The segment produces instant adhesives (including the Aron Alpha and Krazy Glue brands), as well as functional adhesives (including reactive, hot-melt, and light-cure products) for applications in […]
Forbo Group announced today that Andreas Jaeger, CFO and interim CEO, has decided to leave the company during the fourth quarter of 2025 to take on a new professional challenge. He will continue to perform his current roles. According to Forbo Group, the process for filling the CFO position has started. “On behalf of the […]
Meridian Adhesives Group has appointed Kevin Zhou as the new global technical director of its Electronics Division. Based in Shanghai, China, Zhou will play a key strategic role in driving global innovation and advancing Meridian’s electronics R&D and product development capabilities. He will lead Meridian’s global Electronics technical organization with a focus on delivering sustainable […]
Aditya Birla Group has agreed to purchase Cargill’s specialty chemicals business based in Dalton, Georgia. Aditya Birla Group intends to expand the facility’s capacity over the next two years and will continue to manufacture the business’ current output of formulated resins, curing agents, reactive diluents, and polyaspartic resins. Grace Matthews Inc. advised Cargill on this […]
At this year’s FINAT Label Competition, Schreiner Group impressed with its Smart Syringe Box from the Schreiner MediPharm business unit. The smart packaging solution specifically for syringes won the first-place award in the “Innovation” category. The high-tech company was recognized with the award by the international association for the European label industry (FINAT) as part […]
ICP Group has welcomed Todd Brown as vice president of operations for its Roofing & Driveway Sealers (RDW) business unit. With more than 34 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, Brown brings a deep knowledge of operational best practices, plant leadership, and global supply chain management. In his new role, Brown will oversee all RDW […]
Avery Dennison has named Anil Sharma as senior vice president and general manager for Materials Group, North America. Sharma will lead operations and drive strategic growth within the North American region. Sharma began his new role in North America on April 1, 2025. Over the last 15 years, Sharma has demonstrated strong leadership in […]
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