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AkzoNobel India Names New Chairman
Akzo Nobel India Limited (formerly ICI India Limited) has announced a number of changes to its board. After 37 years with the company, Aditya Narayan has announced his retirement as chairman of Akzo Nobel India Limited effective October 1, 2010. He w…09.15.10
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Kenline Named GM for Arch Biocides’
Arch Chemicals has promoted Mark Kenline to general manager for Arch Biocides Preservation and Protection business. In this role, he will lead management responsibilities for the building products, marine antifouling paints, metal working fluids, pla…09.15.10
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H.B. Fuller Adds Handley to Board of Directors
H.B. Fuller Company announced that Thomas W. Handley was elected as an independent member to its board of directors, effective immediately. Handley’s position expands the board to eight directors, seven of whom are independent. Handley is curre…09.15.10
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American Chemet announces new President and CEO
American Chemet Corporation of Deerfield, IL and East Helena, MT, elected William H. Shropshire president and CEO. Shropshire has been with the organization for more than a decade serving in a variety of roles, most recently as executive vice preside…09.15.10
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VanDeMark Chemical Establishes European Office
VanDeMark Chemical, Inc. of Lockport, NY has opened a new business office in West Yorkshire, UK. Patricia Hughes has been appointed head of sales and business development for the office, responsible for market development, sales and customer service…09.15.10
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Michelman makes additions to management team
Michelman, Inc. has announced a number of key additions to its management team at the company’s Singapore manufacturing plant. Michael Heng has been named commercial director – Asia, and will be responsible for developing and managing Mic…09.15.10
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LORD Corporation Names Chowdhry to Board of Directors
Lord Corp. has named Uma Chowdhry to its board of directors. Chowdhry is the senior vice president and chief science and technology officer at DuPont. Joining DuPont in 1977 as a research scientist in central research and development at the DuPont Ex…09.15.10
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Additives | Price Increases
Clariant’s Polymer Additives Business Increases Prices
Clariant's Business Unit Polymer Additives has increased prices for its coatings products between 10 to 15 percent. The price adjustments are necessary to compensate for significant increases in raw material and transportation costs, alongsi…09.10.10
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Architectural Coatings | Breaking News | Green Coatings
PPG Coatings and Glass Used in Five of AIA’s Top Ten Green Building Projects
PPG coatings used five of AIA's green building projects.09.10.10
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PPG Coatings and Glass Used in Five of AIA’s Top Ten Green Building Projects
PPG coatings used in five of AIA's green building projects.09.10.10
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Suppliers Corner
Lubrizol Launches Permax 805 Vinylidene Chloride Emulsion
The Lubrizol Corporation has introduced Permax 805 vinylidene chloride emulsion.09.09.10
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AkzoNobel Tops Global Sustainability Ranking
AkzoNobel has cemented its position as a global sustainability leader.09.09.10
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Price Increases
Huber Increases Prices for Precipitated Silicas and Silicates
Huber Engineered Materials implemented a global price increase for its precipitated silicas and silicates. The increase is effective beginning October 15, 2010, or as current contracts allow. Prices will increase up to eight percent.…09.09.10
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Brian Koski Joins Chemsultants International Team as Logistics Manager
Brian Koski has joined Chemsultants International as logistics manager for the product and process development business unit. In this new role, Koski will report to Tom Besselman, director of operations. Koski will focus on m…09.09.10
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Gaco Western Makes Several New Appointments
Aaron Kralovic joins Gaco’s WallFoam division as a regional manager overseeing California, Arizona and Nevada. Kralovic's background includes experience as an architectural sales representative with Pacific Clay Products, as well…09.09.10
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Automotive Coatings | Automotive Refinish | Breaking News | Business Operation
AkzoNobel Makes Strategic Move Into Chinese Automotive Market
AkzoNobel is to significantly boost its presence in the Chinese automotive market after agreeing to acquire Changzhou Prime Automotive Paint Co., Ltd.09.08.10
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Sto Corp. Expands in South America With New Operations in Chile
Sto Corp. is set to begin operations in Santiago, Chile to support an expanding market in the region.09.08.10
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Colorcon Opens Technical Service Laboratory in Istanbul, Turkey
Colorcon, Ltd. has opened a new technical service laboratory in Turkey.09.08.10
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NeverFade Exterior Paint Receives MVP Award
NeverFade paint, warranted to last 15 years against fading, has been named a winner of the 2010 Most Valuable Product (MVP) Awards presented by Building Products magazine.09.08.10
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Tata Motors, Mahindra and Honda Motorcycle Recognize BASF as Best Supplier
BASF Coatings in India has received three supplier awards from Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra and Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India.09.08.10
