Henkel is starting an extensive integration program for refugees in its vocational training center.

According to the consulting firm Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney, the global consumption of coatings, adhesives, sealants and inks (CASI) was 54.1 million tons in 2014 worth $182.6 billion. 

SCIGRIP, a global supplier of smart adhesive solutions, has appointed Winroy Industrial Polymers Ltd. as its new Master Distributor for Ireland.

PPG Industries has completed its acquisition of a majority interest in the aerospace and automotive sealants and adhesives business of Le Joint Français (LJF), a long-term licensee of PPG’s aerospace sealant technology.

RM Lucas has acquired a new headquarters and manufacturing plant.

Creative Materials Inc., Ayer, MA, announced the acquisition of Noelle Industries. 

SCIGRIP, a global supplier of smart adhesive solutions, has appointed Winroy Industrial Polymers Ltd. (trading as W.I Polymers) as its new master distributor for Ireland.

SCIGRIP has appointed Multibond Solutions as its new UK Master Distributor.

Webasto-Edscha Cabrio USA has presented Sika Region NA Automotive with its Quality Excellence Award.

American Securities LLC, a private equity firm headquartered in New York City, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Royal Adhesives and Sealants LLC, a producer of adhesives and sealants, from Arsenal Capital Partners.