Loctite, Liquid Nails owners dispute FTC market definition at US trial
By Ilana Kowarski ( July 13, 2026, 22:59 GMT | Insight) -- Loctite manufacturer Henkel and Liquid Nails creator American Industrial Partners criticized the US Federal Trade Commission’s merger challenge market definition — which focuses on construction adhesive cartridges sold by big box retailers -— throughout their opening statements Monday at a US trial.Loctite manufacturer Henkel and Liquid Nails creator American Industrial Partners criticized the US Federal Trade Commission’s merger challenge market definition — which focuses on construction adhesive cartridges sold by big box retailers -— throughout their opening statements Monday at a US trial....
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