Univar Solutions Acquires H.M. Royal

Univar Solutions, a chemical and ingredient distributor, has acquired H.M. Royal, a specialty distributor of rubber, plastics, and adhesive additives. According to Univar, the addition of H.M. Royal is expected to expand Univar’s Performance Materials business within its Ingredients + Specialties division. Read More…

Names in the News July 2026

RPM International Inc. has named David C. Dennsteadt as president and chief operating officer, effective July 17, 2026. As president and chief Operating officer, he will oversee RPM’s operating groups and corporate development activities. Dennsteadt has held several leadership roles since starting as an engineer with the RPM’s Stonhard business in 1995. He served as group president of RPM’s Performance Coatings Group (PCG) from 2018 to 2025, when he was elected RPM executive vice president. Dennsteadt holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Rutgers University and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. Read More…