ATP Adhesives announced the launch of ATP North America, establishing a dedicated business to serve U.S and Canadian manufacturers with solvent-free adhesive technologies and local product-development capabilities. As part of this expansion, ATP will invest $70 million in its first solvent free U.S. manufacturing facility in Columbia, South Carolina. The 127,000-square-foot plant will create 130 […]
Ingevity Corp. recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its North Charleston CTO refinery assets and the majority of its Performance Chemicals Industrial Specialties product line to Mainstream Pine Products, LLC (Mainstream). The transaction is subject to customary and agreed-upon closing conditions and is expected to close by early 2026. “This […]
IPG recently announced that its Midland, North Carolina, manufacturing facility has achieved ISO 50001:2018 certification. The certification shows IPG Midland’s commitment to continuously improving its energy performance and reducing its environmental impact. ISO 50001 provides a framework of requirements for organizations to develop an energy policy, establish targets and objectives, use data to make decisions […]
Tape manufacturer tesa announced that Matt Trute joined the organization on April 21, 2025, as head of Industrial Trade & Converting North American Markets (NAM). Trute joins tesa after a 30-year career in B2B sales, marketing, research, engineering, and management. He brings this wealth of experience to his new role leading and driving growth […]
PPG announced that it will invest $380 million to build a new aerospace coatings and sealants manufacturing facility in Shelby, North Carolina. Construction on the 62-acre site, which will initially include manufacturing and warehousing units, is set to commence in October 2025 and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2027. PPG […]
MuleHide announced the appointment of two new territory managers. Efren Arroyo has joined the company as territory manager for North and West Texas, and Kevin Stanton has joined MuleHide as territory manager for Louisiana, Arkansas and Missouri. As the company’s lead contact with customers in North and West Texas, Arroyo’s responsibilities include helping ensure that […]
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 […]
As part of its portfolio optimization in the Consumer Brands business, announced in February 2022, Henkel signed an agreement to sell its Retailer Brands business in North America to an affiliate of First Quality Enterprises LLC headquartered in Great Neck, New York. The Retailer Brands business comprises products in the detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash […]
Specialty chemicals provider Evonik announced plans to close its fumed silica production facility in Waterford, New York, and the precipitated silica production in Havre de Grace, Maryland, as part of an ongoing strategic asset network optimization program to enhance efficiencies. The Waterford site will cease production in mid-2025. Havre de Grace will continue to operate […]
LG Chem announced plans to expand its presence in the global mobility market by supplying thermally conductive adhesives to North American automakers. The company also stated that it intends to grow its automotive adhesive business into a multi-million-dollar unit. Thermally conductive adhesives, used to bond battery cells to modules or packs, are essential for thermal […]
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