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News briefs: Madison Ave. Christian summer music series, Ashland completes acquisition in France


MACC summer music series

Madison Avenue Christian Church (MACC) invites the community to its summer music series that kicks-off on Sunday, June 11th with internationally recognized cellist, Coleman Itzkoff.

Cellist Coleman Itzkoff

Originally from Cincinnati, Coleman was born into a musical family, his parents both professional violinists, and so began playing cello at the age of 5. Hailed by the Los Angeles times for his “astonishing prowess,” cellist Coleman Itzkoff enjoys a diverse career as a soloist, chamber & orchestral musician, and educator. Itzkoff will perform during the regularly-scheduled church service that will begin at 10:45 a.m.

Two additional performances will occur on subsequent Sundays. On June 18th at 10:45 a.m. flutist Jennifer King will perform. King is a familiar and well-known musician in the Cincinnati music scene. She currently is a flutist in the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra (while also serving as their Personnel Manager) and is a piccoloist in the Richmond (IN) Symphony.

The series will conclude on Sunday, June 25 at 10:45 a.m. with the all-women’s choir of Madison Avenue Christian Church, directed by Music Director Bruce Kintner and accompanied by Jeehan Park.

To learn more, visit: http://www.Mchurch.com.

Ashland complete acquisition

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of a composites resin manufacturing facility in Etain, France, and its associated business, from Reichhold Holdings International B.V.

The facility, which employs approximately 50 people, manufactures unsaturated polyester resins (UPR) used in a variety of end markets, including transportation and construction. Reichhold said the divestiture was an integral part of the program to achieve closing of its previously announced combination with Polynt.

“The addition of the Etain facility strengthens Ashland’s position in the European composites market,” said Andy Johnston, group vice president, Composites.

“Together with Ashland’s existing facilities in Spain, Finland and Poland, we are well positioned to deliver enhanced customer service and support future growth opportunities across Europe. The Etain technologies in automotive (SMC) and wind energy applications will allow Ashland to supplement the already extensive composites product portfolio in Europe to support our existing and new customers.” 


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