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Published June 16, 2009
International Paint, Devoe High Performance Coatings launch integration project
AkzoNobel’s International Paint Protective Coatings and Devoe High Performance Coatings have launched a two-year integration effort designed to expand its position… Read More »
Published June 16, 2009
DuPont realigns industrial coatings business in Americas
DuPont’s Industrial CoatingSolutions business in the Americas has been realigned to serve its customers better with a lean and responsive organization representing its total offering of l… Read More »
By Patrick Jones, Lynda Gordon
Published June 1, 2009
With consumers holding their breath while they wait for the next economic shoe to drop and businesses cutting costs and jobs to offset lost revenues due to the worldwide economic downturn, the U.S. government has taken bold action to jolt the economy through massive spending in several key areas. Read More »
Published May 12, 2009
Atlas launches new device
Atlas Material Testing Technology has introduced its latest technology for ultra-accelerated exposure testing. This new outdoor testing device can provide approximately 63 years of South Florida UV radiation exposure in a si… Read More »
Published May 12, 2009
LyondellBasell to Reduce
LDPE Production in France
LyondellBasell Industries announced a project to cease the production of low density polyethylene (LDPE) at Fos-sur-Mer, France. The unit has been partially idled since March and the company has sta… Read More »
Published May 12, 2009
Münzing sells leather business
Münzing has sold its leather business to Zschimmer & Schwarz in Heilbronn, Germany. The transaction was effective on March 31st, 2009 and includes the transfer of Münzing’s complete line of leat… Read More »
Published May 12, 2009
BASF Executives to Take
Over Ciba CEO and CFO Roles
The board of directors of Ciba, now part of BASF, has appointed Michael Heinz from BASF as the new CEO of Ciba. In addition to his role as CEO, Heinz will continue with his responsibilities for the… Read More »
Published May 12, 2009
Altana acquires additives
business of DyStar group
The specialty chemicals Group Altana has acquired the high-performance additives business of the Frankfurt-based DyStar group effective as of March 30, 2009. The acquired business with annual of sal… Read More »
Published May 12, 2009
SSCT Holds Annual Meeting
and Technology conference
The 73rd Annual Meeting and Technology Conference of the Southern Society for Coatings Technology (SSCT), was held at The King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort in St. Simons Island, Georgia on Marc… Read More »
Published May 12, 2009
Merck to cut back on
pigment production
German-based Merck KGaA is set to cut back on pigment production in Germany, the U.S., Japan and China. The company said it would put approximately 500 German pigment workers on shorter hours but didn’t… Read More »
Published May 12, 2009
The Dow Chemical Company has completed its acquisition of Rohm and Haas. The deal will create a $14 billion diversified business portfolio, which will be called Dow’s Advanced Materials division. The division is intended to achieve $3 billion i… Read More »
Published May 12, 2009
Tikkurila to layoff
163 at Vantaa site
The conclusion of Tikkurila’s co-determination negotiations in Finland… Read More »
Published May 12, 2009
Biocoat, Agion form agreement
Biocoat, Inc., maker of lubricious HYDAK hydrophilic coatings, and Agion Technologies, a supplier of natural silver-based antimicrobial solutions, announced a co-marketing agreement to develop and promote a coatings prod… Read More »
Published May 12, 2009
H.B. Fuller acquires
Nordic Adhesives Technology
H.B. Fuller has acquired Nordic Adhesives Technology, a developer and manufacturer of polyurethane flexible packaging laminating adhesives based in Buxtehude, Germany. Nordic’s laminating adhesi… Read More »
Published May 12, 2009
Sikkens Becomes Partner
Of This Old House Venture
Sikkens Wood Finishes, manufactured by AkzoNobel Paints, has become a Preferred Product for use in The Bensonwood This Old House Collection of energy-efficient homes. This Preferred Partner status wi… Read More »
