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DBusiness | March 06, 2020

Houston’s Junction Capital Partners, a private equity firm, has acquired Wilkinson Chemical in Mayville, east of Frankenmuth. Wilkinson produces and sells calcium chloride solution, which is used for dust and ice control. The company will now operate under the name Wilkinson Solutions. Financial details of deal were not disclosed. “We’ve studied the market for an extended period and believe the acquisition of a long-standing player like Wilkinson provides a strategic foundation...

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Zenni | August 29, 2022

Online eyewear retail leader Zenni announced today the launch of ReMakes™, a new sustainable eyewear collection made with 100% certified recycled post-consumer plastic. ReMakes™ by Zenni are created by collecting post-consumer plastic and repurposing it to produce high quality, stylish frames. Every pair purchased supports the Wyland Foundation and its mission to promote, protect and preserve the world’s oceans, waterways and marine life. “ Read More

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Dymapak | July 23, 2021

Dymapak, the world's leading manufacturer of innovative child-resistant packaging solutions for many applications and industries, has announced a new initiative and collaboration with the social enterprise Plastic Bank. Plastic Bank reduces ocean plastic by constructing ethical recycling ecosystems and reprocessing plastic-based materials for reintroduction into the global supply chain. In addition, it improves the lives of collectors in coastal communities. The...

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TPC Group | March 17, 2022

TPC Group announced that it got an extension to the Forbearance agreement until April 18 by Ad Hoc Group. Initially, the agreement was effective till March 18. The extended period of the agreement will allow economic stakeholders, representing 90% and 80% of its two series of senior secured notes, respectively, to aim towards strengthening its capital structure. In addition, in the extended period, the stakeholders will also discuss the company’s positioning to be more competitive in the f...