Reuters: Company making changes to avoid "fight with activist investors."
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Purchase is expected to enhance H.B. Fullers position in the adhesives industry.
Year-to-date sales fall 7.5 percent compared to 2016.
Year-to-date sales down 0.4 percent year-over-year.
French diversified manufacturer reported sales were up 4.4 percent in the first half of 2017.
Contract manufacturer buys tool builder, expanding its mold-making capabilities.
Purchase aims to grow company's presence in Brazil and Latin America.
Abdulkadir Sarac most recently served as president of Curbells medical division.
Company names vice president of operations.
Acquisition aims to support customers further along the product life cycle.
Year-to-date sales increased 5.7 percent year-over-year.
Acquisition aims to accelerate MFGs growth in adjacent chemistries and new markets.
President and CEO: Bankruptcy proceeding is "right path forward" for company.
Company's sales down 17 percent in first quarter.
VWR sales increased 3.7 percent in the first quarter.
Profit was up 57.1 percent for the first quarter.
David Jukes previously served as executive vice president and president, USA & Latin America for Univar.
Profit decreased 21.8 percent to $14.8 million.
New facility will support states throughout southern and western U.S.
Company raising prices between 5 percent and 8 percent, effective April 3.
