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BASF to increase prices for Styrofan and Styronal styrene-butadiene latex products in the United States and CanadaEffective August 1, 2009, or as contracts
allow, BASF will increase its prices by up to $US 0.10 per dry pound in the United States and Canada for all Styrofan® and Styronal® . Jul 3, 2009 - Praxair Acquires Sermatech International Sermatech is a global supplier of protective coatings and advanced processes used on industrial and aviation gas turbines. Jul 3, 2009 - Celanese Completes Sale of PVOH Business to Sekisui Chemical Celanese Corp., a leading, global chemical company, announced it has completed the sale of its polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) business to Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. for the purchase price of approximately US$173 million, excluding the value of accounts receivable and payable retained by Celanese. Jul 3, 2009 - Robert Bürkle GmbH Wins Acclaim for ""Cleantech"" UV-LED Dryer for Wood Products Based on Phoseon SLM Technology at LIGNA 2009 The LIGNA exhibit and the associated new technology symposium focused on "making more out of wood - technology for resource efficiency" and many of the exhibitors and presenters focused on resource efficiency issues.  Jul 2, 2009 - BASF names Gerry Podesta as Group Vice President, Polyurethanes, in North America BASF announced that it has appointed Gerry Podesta as Group Vice President, Polyurethanes, in North America. He is based in Wyandotte, Michigan. Jul 2, 2009 - Dow Declares Force Majeure for Methyl Acrylate The Dow Chemical Company announced that it has declared force majeure for methyl acrylate (MA) due to an unexpected disruption in the supply of propylene, a key raw material, to the Company's MA plant in Cangrejera, Mexico. Jul 2, 2009 - Kraton Polymers Announces European USBC and HSBC Price Increases Kraton Polymers LLC (Kraton), a leading global producer of engineered polymers, announces a general price increase in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, of Euro 200 /MT, across all markets and end uses, for Kraton SBS, SEBS, OE SBS, and OE SEBS polymers and compounds. Jul 2, 2009 - CCP Chempol® MPS Wins the 2009 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award Cook Composites and Polymers Company proudly announces receipt of the 2009 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award for Designing Greener Chemicals. Jul 2, 2009 - Test developed for checking resistance to windshield wipers Polycarbonate is already used in the automotive industry as a series-production glazing material for panorama and lamella roofs and fixed side windows. Jul 1, 2009 - Price increase of oxygenated solvents Arkema announced that effective July 1, 2009, or as contracts allow, it will raise the price of its oxygenated solvents in Europe by 50 Euro/ton. Jul 1, 2009 - Salcomix presents its new labels Salcomix, brand of BASF Coatings, has just presented its new labels in fresh, summer colors that are not only eye-catching, but also guide users to the product they need within the Salcomix range. Jul 1, 2009 - Unique expertise in automotive polycarbonate glazing The company - with its product brand Makrolon® it is one of the world's leading pioneers in this high-tech application – has therefore invested heavily in the necessary manufacturing technologies and facilities. Jul 1, 2009 - Cytec to Implement Price Increase on Powder Coating Products Cytec Industries Inc. announced the implementation of a price increase for all powder coating products including CRYLCOAT®; ADDITOL® and MODAFLOW®. Jul 1, 2009 - Ralf Blauth appointed to Evonik’s Executive Board as Chief Human Resources Officer effective July 1, 2009 The Supervisory Board of Evonik Industries AG has appointed Ralf Blauth (58), currently a member of the Board of Management and Human Resources Officer of Evonik Degussa GmbH, to Evonik's Executive Board as Chief Human Resources Officer effective July 1, 2009. Jun 30, 2009 - New price increase for EVA copolymers Arkema announced a € 50/T price increase for its Evatane® EVA range (High Content Ethylene Vinyl Acetate copolymers) at the end of May. Effective July 1st, Arkema will up this increase from € 50/T to € 80/T. Jun 30, 2009 - From the Pipeline: 124 New DuPont Colors, Including ‘Green’ In the last year, auto companies have seen dynamic changes with revenue and earnings shortfalls for even the strongest global automakers. Jun 30, 2009 - Ashland Inc. agrees to sell its marine services business Ashland Inc. announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its global marine services business, known for many years as Drew Marine, to J. F. Lehman & Co. in a transaction valued at approximately $120 million before tax. Ashland's after-tax proceeds will be used to reduce debt. Jun 30, 2009 - Oxea Announces Price Increases in Europe Oxea will increase off-list prices of some of the products effective July 1, 2009, or as contracts allow. This increase is in addition to any previously announced mid quarter increase during Q2 2009. Jun 30, 2009 - GE To Open Advanced Manufacturing Technology & Software Center in Michigan The Advanced Manufacturing and Software Technology Center will include a GE research and development facility that will be part of GE's Global Research network. Jun 29, 2009 - Dow Announces Epoxy Products Price Increases in Asia Pacific Dow Epoxy, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow") and its affiliates, will increase prices for its epoxy resins in Asia Pacific. Jun 29, 2009 - Great Universal Rust-Oleum's unique and ingenious Universal spray paint range is proving to be a big hit with Tor Coatings' retail customer base and end users. Jun 29, 2009 - OMNOVA Solutions Reports Significantly Improved Second Quarter Earnings and Cash Flow OMNOVA Solutions Inc. reported net income of $5.1 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, for the second quarter ended May 31, 2009, compared to a net loss of $3.1 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2008. Jun 29, 2009 - BASF to reduce polystyrene capacity in Europe by about 15 percent The main reason for the shutdown is the decrease in demand for Polystyrene. The affected plant, which has been out of operation since mid-April, will be dismantled. Jun 29, 2009 - Lubrizol Names C. Lawrence Miller Corporate Vice President of Human Resources Effective July 1, Miller will assume global responsibility for company-wide human resources functions, directing the corporation's human resources strategy in support of the company's vision. Jun 26, 2009 - Proposed consolidation of the Methyl Methacrylate / Polymethyl Methacrylate activity Arkema and its subsidiary Altuglas International presented to their respective Central Works Councils plans for the reorganization of both the Arkema Carling site and the Altuglas International PMMA Sheet business. Jun 26, 2009 - Sun Chemical works with Windmill Tapes as ink supplier of choice Windmill Tapes & Labels, a manufacturer of printed and plain labels and tapes, has chosen Sun Chemical as its ink supplier of choice, after the latest technology in UV flexo narrow-web inks, SolarFlex® Nova, was introduced to them. Jun 26, 2009 - BASF to increase pricing for Acrylic Acid and Acrylic Esters in North and South America BASF will increase the selling prices for the following Acrylic Acid and Acrylic Esters in North and South America by $0.10 per pound for all shipments, effective July 1, 2009, or as contracts permit. Jun 26, 2009 - LANXESS increases prices for basic chemicals The Basic Chemicals business unit of specialty chemicals company LANXESS is increasing its prices worldwide for its entire product portfolio by a minimum of seven per cent with immediate effect. Jun 26, 2009 - Addaflor Makes A Grand Entrance At UK Film Council Addagrip's EP Addaflor XFH has been used to provide an attractive, non-slip flooring solution for the entrance lobby and reception area at the UK Film Council premises in Little Portland Street, London. Jun 25, 2009 - Automotive Coatings Gets 'Close' to Customer in China A new DuPont laboratory and manufacturing facilities in China are accelerating the adoption of coatings with improved environmental performance by Chinese automakers. Jun 25, 2009 - OMNOVA Solutions Announces Price Increases in Specialty Chemicals OMNOVA Solutions' Specialty Chemicals business today announced a price increase of up to $0.10 per dry pound for all GenFlo®, GenCeal®, OMNABOND™, GenCryl® and GenCal® styrene butadiene based emulsion polymers. Jun 25, 2009 - BASF appoints new Technical Development Leader for Asphalt Polymers in the Dispersions and Pigments business Kadrmas comes to BASF with a bachelor-of-science degree in chemical engineering and 22 years of asphalt industry experience in a broad range of technical capacities. Jun 25, 2009 - LyondellBasell to increase PE prices in Europe Effective July 1, LyondellBasell Industries will increase prices in Europe by €120 per tonne on all of its polyethylene grades. Jun 24, 2009 - Cytec Industries Reduces Full Year Earnings Guidance Cytec Industries Inc. announced that due to continued deterioration in market demand, it is reducing its outlook for full year 2009 diluted earnings per share after adjusting for special items to a range of $0.60 to $0.90 per share, down from the prior guidance of $1.35 to $1.75 per share. Jun 24, 2009 - From the Pipeline: DuPont Science Is Delivering For the first time in recent history, DuPont introduced more than 500 new products in three months. Even more significant is that the accomplishment was achieved in the middle of a global recession where major markets, including automotive and construction, were shrinking at record rates. Jun 24, 2009 - BASF Coatings named General Motors Supplier of the Year BASF Coatings announced that it is the proud recipient of General Motors' Supplier of the Year Award for 2008. The Supplier of the Year Award recognizes BASF for outstanding performance as a global supplier of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) coatings. Jun 24, 2009 - Alchimer Raises $10 Million to Expand Global Customer Support and Broaden New IP Development Alchimer S.A., a leading provider of cost-saving wet deposition processes for interconnections in advanced 3D-packaging applications, announced that it has raised an additional $10 million in new financing to expand customer-support programs and pursue new IP development. Jun 24, 2009 - Huntsman Acquires Baroda Division of Metrochem Industries Huntsman Corporation announced the acquisition of the Baroda Division of Metrochem Industries, a manufacturing facility for the production of intermediates and specialty products for textiles, located in Baroda, India. Jun 23, 2009 - BASF to close the Styropor (EPS) plant and further adjust its production services at its Tarragona site BASF will shut down the Styropor® plant (EPS, expandable polystyrene) at its site in Tarragona, Spain. The closure is scheduled for August 2009. Jun 23, 2009 - Price Increase for VISIOMER® Methacrylate Monomers The Performance Polymers Business Unit of Evonik Industries, one of the world's leading suppliers of methacrylate chemicals, will raise the prices of its VISIOMER® Methacrylate Monomers. Jun 23, 2009 - Asymtek Promotes Paul Gallo to Sales Manager, USA & Americas and Tom Schafer to General Manager, Asia Pacific, and Global Accounts Program Manager Asymtek, a Nordson company and leader in dispensing, coating, and jetting technologies, announces the promotions of Paul Gallo to the position of Sales Manager, USA and Americas, and Tom Schafer to General Manager, Asia Pacific, and Global Accounts Program Manager. Jun 23, 2009 - ICO Announces Agreement With Chroma Corporation for Rotational Molding Business ICO, Inc, global producer of custom polymer powders and plastic film concentrates, announces that its ICO Polymers North America division has signed an agreement to acquire certain assets and business of a division of Illinois-based Chroma Corporation that provides products and services to the rotational molding industry. Jun 23, 2009 - Dow Unveils New State-of-the-Art Film Application Development Center Capabilities As part of ongoing efforts to encourage continued innovation in packaging material product development, The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) unveiled the new Dow Film Application Development Center featuring a Hosokawa Alpine American 7-layer coextrusion ("coex") blown film line in Freeport, Texas. Jun 22, 2009 - Industrial Copolymers Rebrands as Incorez Industrial Copolymers, manufacturer of high performance resins and polymers for the coatings, adhesives and sealants industries, has undergone a rebranding programme and changed its identity to Incorez Ltd. Jun 22, 2009 - Hexion To Raise Prices for Epoxy Resins in Europe Hexion Specialty Chemicals announced it will increase the prices of its base epoxy resins in Europe effective July 1 or as contract terms allow. Jun 22, 2009 - Dow Increases Prices for Emulsion Polymer based Products Effective July 1, 2009, or as contract terms permit, Dow Emulsion Polymers, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) and its affiliates including Dow Europe GmbH, is increasing prices on all styrene butadiene and styrene acrylate latex based products. Jun 22, 2009 - AkzoNobel Featured in New Discovery Channel Series Adrenaline-charged program Industrial Junkie launched on the Discovery Channel -- a new series about major industry which will introduce viewers to AkzoNobel's Intersleek® 900 "go-faster" marine paint during its ten-episode debut season. Jun 22, 2009 - Valspar Announces Pricing of Debt Offering The Valspar Corporation has announced that it has agreed to sell $300 million aggregate principal amount of 7.250% senior notes due June 15, 2019 pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement that previously was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Jun 19, 2009 - Momentive Performance Materials Announces Opening of State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and Application Development Center in Chennai, India Momentive Performance Materials Inc. announced the inauguration of its new manufacturing facility in Chennai, India, bringing the number of Momentive's established production plants to 27 globally. Jun 19, 2009 - PPG earns recognition as John Deere 'Partner-level’ supplier PPG Industries' industrial coatings business has earned recognition as a "Partner-level" supplier for 2009 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The Partner-level status is Deere & Co.'s highest supplier rating. Jun 19, 2009 - ADM Plans Green Production for USP-Grade Propylene Glycol Archer Daniels Midland Company is bringing on line a new propylene glycol plant in Decatur, Illinois, in the fourth quarter of 2009. Jun 19, 2009 - Hexion To Raise Prices for Epoxy Resins in Europe Hexion Specialty Chemicals announced it will increase the prices of its base epoxy resins in Europe effective July 1 or as contract terms allow. Jun 19, 2009 - High Velocity Alternative Energy Corp. Acquires Reflectkote, Inc. High Velocity Alternative Energy Corp. announced that the Company has acquired Reflectkote, Inc., a developer of reflective coatings application. Jun 18, 2009 - BASF to increase pricing for Oxo Alcohols in North America BASF will increase all list and off list selling prices for Normal Butanol, Isobutanol, 2-Ethylhexanol, and 2-Propyl Heptanol by $0.07 per pound, and pentanol mix and pentanol mix derivatives (pentyl acetate and Isobutanol pentanol blend) by $0.03 per pound in North America, effective July 1, 2009, or as contracts permit for all shipments. Jun 18, 2009 - Dow Recognized as a Top 10 Sustainability Company in China Dow China was recently recognized as a "Top 10 Energy Conservation and Emissions Reduction Corporations" at the Fourth China Summit on the Development of Circular Economy, part of the 2009 China Beijing International High-tech Industries Week. Jun 18, 2009 - Hexion To Raise Prices For Composite Polymers Hexion Specialty Chemicals announced that it will
increase prices for its unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resin systems in North America by five
cents per pound effective July 6. Jun 18, 2009 - "Green" Roofing Systems Come to Chicago Hydro-Stop Premium Coat roof system, the leading supplier or acrylic elastomeric roof coatings in the United States, has expanded into the Chicago market partnering with (CPMGI) to deliver their seamless, waterproof, energy saving roofing system to businesses and facility managers around Chicago and throughout the upper Midwest. Jun 17, 2009 - BASF exhibits comprehensive portfolio of plastics and additives at the National Plastics Expo, Chicago, Illinois BASF will feature new products, processes and productivity improvements that help make products more sustainable, durable, colorful and safe during the June 22-26 National Plastics Expo in Chicago, Illinois. Jun 17, 2009 - NuSil Technology Expands Line of Aircraft and Aerospace Materials NuSil Technology, a cutting-edge manufacturer of silicone-based materials for aerospace, aircraft, electronics and photonics industries, announces the launch of an extension to its line of adhesives and sealants. Jun 17, 2009 - Cytec Engineered Materials Receives Northrop Grumman Platinum Source Preferred Award Cytec Engineered Materials, a division of Cytec Industries announced that its Greenville, Texas site has received the 2008 Northrop Grumman Platinum Source Preferred Award. Jun 17, 2009 - PPG honors six excellent suppliers Kathleen McGuire, PPG vice president, purchasing and distribution, praised the performance of the award-winning suppliers. Jun 17, 2009 - OMNOVA Solutions Announces Price Increases for Products Sold into Rubber Reinforcement Market OMNOVA Solutions announced price increases of $0.07 per dry pound for GenTac® vinyl pyridine and $0.04 per dry pound for GenFlo® styrene butadiene products sold into the rubber reinforcement market. Jun 16, 2009 - Dow Performance Monomers Announces Price Increase for Acrylic Monomers effective July 1st The Dow Chemical Company announced that it will increase the off schedule prices for Acrylic Monomers in North America and Latin America, effective July 1. Jun 16, 2009 - PPG Aerospace resumes full production of canopy transparencies for F-16 fighter PPG Industries' aerospace transparencies business has begun producing replacement canopy transparencies for F-16 fighter jets with a new-generation coating system and has resumed full production rates. Jun 16, 2009 - High-performance pigments from LANXESS for the anti-corrosion coating on the Parisian landmark The monument, which was constructed for the 1889 World's Fair and was originally intended to remain in place for only 20 years, is repainted every seven years. Jun 16, 2009 - Coatings Business Repeats Top Supplier Success with Turkish Aerospace Industry The monument, which was constructed for the 1889 World's Fair and was originally intended to remain in place for only 20 years, is repainted every seven years. Jun 16, 2009 - Huntsman and Laffans Announce Collaboration for Specialty Chemicals Huntsman Corporation and Laffans Petrochemicals Ltd. (Mumbai, India) announced they have signed a Letter of Intent pursuant to which the companies intend to finalize a collaboration agreement to share know-how, expertise and resources for specialty chemicals. Jun 15, 2009 - Hexion Specialty Chemicals To Enhance North American Composite Resins & Coatings Manufacturing, Customer Service Hexion Specialty Chemicals announced that it is realigning its North American composite resins and coatings manufacturing operations to enhance service to customers while improving efficiency and managing costs. Jun 15, 2009 - Evonik increases the prices for DYNAPOL® L, DYNAPOL® LH and VESTICOAT® UB Evonik Industries' Coatings & Additives Business Unit will increase the prices for coating polyesters sold under the brand names DYNAPOL® L, DYNAPOL® LH as well as for the VESTICOAT® UB product range in Europe, Africa and the Middle East effective July 1st, 2009. The price increase will be up to € 0.1/kg. Jun 15, 2009 - Reichhold Expands US Distribution Network For Coatings Resins in Pacific Northwest Reichhold, Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of unsaturated polyester resins and a leading supplier of coatings resins, announced an agreement to expand its distribution network in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. Jun 15, 2009 - NanoKTN launches the Nano-enabled Coatings Focus Group 23rd September at BMA House, London The Nano-enabled Coatings Focus Group also aims to encourage and stimulate interaction within the
nanotechnology community, to solve current issues within the competitive nanoenabled coatings industry in the UK. Jun 15, 2009 - Dow Announces Price Increase for Polycarbonate, Polycarbonate Compounds and Polycarbonate Blends Dow's energy and raw material costs have steadily increased over the last months and margins for polycarbonate, polycarbonate compounds and polycarbonate blends are at unsustainably low levels. Jun 12, 2009 - Industrial Nanotech, Inc. May Revenue 195% Increase Over Same Period 2008 Industrial Nanotech, Inc. announced that the Company's sales in May, 2009 represent a 195% increase over May, 2008. Jun 12, 2009 - Kemira: Tikkurila's Alcro-Beckers first to display the Swan label on exterior paints Alcro-Beckers AB became the first company to receive the Nordic Ecolabel known as "the Swan" for its exterior paints. Alcro-Beckers AB is part of the Finnish Tikkurila that is responsible for Kemira's paints and coatings business. Jun 12, 2009 - Reichhold Announces Price Increase on Unsaturated Polyester Resins and Vinyl Ester Resins Sold in North America Reichhold, Inc. announced price increases of $ 0.05 per pound on all unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins sold in North America for the composites industry. This increase is effective for all orders shipped on or after July 1. Jun 12, 2009 - Huntsman Appoints New President for Performance Products Division Mr. Ferrari most recently served as the division's Vice President, Europe, Middle East & Africa. He has over 20 years of experience in the chemical industry. Jun 11, 2009 - Arkema cooperates on EU F3 Factory Project Arkema cooperates on the EU F3 (Flexible, Fast and Future) Factory project with 25 other partners from leading major chemical enterprises and research institutes in order to develop sustainable chemical production. Jun 11, 2009 - BASF and F.A.R. to cooperate on trimethylolpropane BASF and F.A.R. Fabbrica Adesivi Resine S.p.a (F.A.R.), Cologno Monzese, Italy, have agreed to cooperate for the production, marketing and sale of the polyalcohol trimethylolpropane (TMP). Jun 11, 2009 - High driving safety through extreme break resistance coupled with 3D styling Drivers of forestry vehicles must be protected against falling branches through break-proof windows. A good all-round view further contributes to their safety. Jun 11, 2009 - Cytec Engineered Materials Forms New Industrial-Focused Commercial Team Cytec Engineered Materials (CEM), a business unit of Cytec Industries Inc., has formed a new group to address the growing need for advanced materials within the industrial sector. Jun 11, 2009 - Kraton Polymers Stresses Innovation, Green and Cost Efficient Polymers at NPE Kraton will debut its newly commercialized Nexar™ polymer product family at NPE. The Nexar polymer family is uniquely designed for high performance breathable fabrics, water transport, filtration and separation applications. Jun 10, 2009 - BASF celebrates 90 years of R-M®automotive refinish paint BASF Automotive Refinish announced that it is celebrating the 90th anniversary of one of its automotive refinish paint brands, R-M, founded in the summer of 1919. Jun 10, 2009 - PPG appoints Lampe vice president, purchasing and distribution Following progressive positions within purchasing, Lampe was named director, finance and business development, for architectural coatings in 1994. Jun 10, 2009 - Huntsman Announces Titanium Dioxide Price Increases in Asia Pacific The Pigments division of Huntsman Corporation announced that it will increase prices of all titanium dioxide pigments sold in Asia Pacific by USD $100/MT effective from 1st July 2009 or as applicable contracts allow. Jun 10, 2009 - CCP Announces Price Increases on Composite Products Cook Composites and Polymers (CCP) has announced a $.05 per pound price increase for all unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resins, gel coats and Thermaclean® products effective for shipments made on or after July 6, 2009. Jun 9, 2009 - New Plant Positions Dow Oxygenated Solvents for Growth in Asia Pacific Successful startup of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility convenient to major Chinese and Asian manufacturing centers has positioned The Dow Chemical Company for anticipated growth in demand for propylene oxide-based glycol ethers in the Asia Pacific region. Jun 9, 2009 - PPG and American Honda establish strategic alliance PPG Industries' automotive refinish business has announced the formation of a strategic alliance with American Honda and its new Body Shop Recognition Program. Jun 9, 2009 - Coatings Business Repeats Top Supplier Success with Turkish Aerospace Industry For the fifth year running Turkish Aerospace Industry (TAI) has awarded AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings 'Golden Status' in its annual Supplier Performance Rating System. Jun 9, 2009 - New antifouling for vessels in a lay-up situation Jotun is well known for its leading antifouling technology and is proud to have developed SeaQuantum Static which meets the needs of the shipping market by providing antifouling properties especially adapted to lay-up vessels. Jun 9, 2009 - LANXESS underpins BRIC strategy with two acquisitions in Asia LANXESS will also acquire the business and production assets of Chinese-based Jiangsu Polyols Chemical Co. Ltd. Both parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. Jun 8, 2009 - BASF presents concept for Basel site Effective July 1, 2009, BASF's Paper Chemicals operating division, which was established in April, will be headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, together with two associated business units: Coatings & Starch Europe and Wet End Chemicals. Jun 8, 2009 - Cognis adopts 24 principles of Green Chemistry and Green Engineering As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and innovation, global specialty chemicals supplier Cognis has adopted a new set of guidelines that combine the internationally recognized 24 principles of Green Chemistry and Green Engineering. Jun 8, 2009 - Perstorp increases price for Penta Effective July 1st, 2009 or as existing contracts permits, Perstorp increases price for Pentaerythritol. Jun 8, 2009 - Dow Unveils Dow Coatings Materials Following Acquisition of Rohm & Haas Combining the technologies and resources of both Dow and recently-acquired Rohm & Haas, the new business is the leading supplier of architectural paints and industrial coatings raw materials in the world. Jun 8, 2009 - DuPont Titanium Technologies Announces a Price Increase for Ti-Pure® Titanium Dioxide Products Sold in Asia and Latin America DuPont Titanium Technologies (DTT) announced a price increase for all DuPont™ Ti-Pure® titanium dioxide (TiO2) grades sold in Asia and Latin America. Jun 5, 2009 - New Advances in Kraton SIBS and SBS Polymer Blends Offer Tape Manufacturers Cost Savings and Flexibility Kraton Polymers LLC (Kraton), a leading global producer of engineered polymers, announces new advances in pressure sensitive adhesives for the tape market. Jun 5, 2009 - Cytec Announces Update to Operating Segments Cytec Industries Inc. announced a change in its business segment reporting structure to align with the organizational changes implemented in the second quarter 2009. Jun 5, 2009 - BASF at ChemSpec 2009: Comprehensive service and tailor-made products BASF will present its chemical intermediates, catalysts and inorganics portfolio at the "ChemSpec" trade show in Barcelona, Spain, on June 17 and 18. Jun 5, 2009 - Oxea Announces Carboxylic Acids Price Increases Oxea Group will increase list and off-list prices on the products below effective July 1st, 2009, or as contracts allow. Jun 5, 2009 - Bemis Company Acquires South American Rigid Packaging Operations From Huhtamaki Bemis Company, Inc. announced that it has acquired the South American rigid packaging operations of Huhtamaki Oyj, a global manufacturer of consumer and specialty packaging. Jun 4, 2009 - DSM acquires Biopract to enter fast growing biogas market The acquisition of privately held Biopract will serve as an entry point for DSM into the promising biogas market, which is showing 15-20% growth per year. Jun 4, 2009 - Dow Announces Price Increases of its Epoxy Products in Europe Effective 1 June 2009, or as contract terms allow, Dow Epoxy will increase prices for its epoxy resins in Europe (including Turkey). Jun 4, 2009 - Sono-Tek Announces Initial Sale of New Industrial-Scale Ultrasonic Food Coating System The system is based on Sono-Tek's proven WideTrack platform currently used in many glass and textile manufacturing lines worldwide. Jun 4, 2009 - New facility in Dormagen, Germany: Start of large-scale production of Baycusan® Bayer MaterialScience AG has invested EUR 2.3 million in a new production line for its Baycusan® range of waterborne polyurethane dispersions (PUD) for the cosmetics and medical segments. Jun 4, 2009 - Industrial Nanotech Moves into Chinese Market under Semi-Private Label Arrangement Industrial Nanotech, Inc., an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced that the Company has chosen a manufacturing, sales, and distribution partner in China to capitalize on the country's growth and renewed interest in energy efficiency. Jun 3, 2009 - Clariant Chemicals organizes Coatings Technical Seminar in Kolkata This seminar was aimed at providing information on the current issues, problems and requirements of the Coating Industry and the solutions that our Pigments and Additives Division could provide. Jun 3, 2009 - DSM and MCC to exchange polycarbonate and polyamide businesses The intended swap will enable DSM Engineering Plastics to strengthen the service and innovation capabilities it offers to the automotive industry, the electrical market and the flexible packaging market, not only in Europe and the United States but also in Asia, especially in Japan and China. Jun 3, 2009 - Rhodiasolv® IRIS, a new eco-friendly solvent, registered in Europe, the USA, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and China Rhodiasolv® IRIS is a new eco-friendly solvent used in numerous fields of application, such as industrial cleaning, paint stripping, paint and coating formulations, and foundry resins. Jun 3, 2009 - Graphic Packaging Sells Handschy Business to Sun Chemical Graphic Packaging International, Inc., a subsidiary of Graphic Packaging Holding Company, announced that it has closed the transaction to sell certain assets and liabilities of the Handschy inks, coatings and varnishes business to Sun Chemical. Jun 3, 2009 - Bayer MaterialScience at FOCUS: Bayer MaterialScience scientist FOCUSes on waterborne coatings for industrial markets Two-component waterborne coatings continue to advance as replacements for solvent-borne coatings, matching their performance without the damaging environmental effects. Jun 2, 2009 - Sono-Tek Announces Year End Results Sono-Tek Corporation announced sales of $6,409,000 for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2009, compared to sales of $5,699,000 for the previous fiscal year, an increase of $710,000, or 12%. Jun 2, 2009 - Industrial Nanotech, Inc. Launches Electronic Media Education Program Showing Industrial Energy Saving Projects In Progress Industrial Nanotech, Inc., an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced that the Company has initiated an ongoing program to educate heavy industry on specific uses of the Company's patented Nansulate® energy saving and asset protection coatings through electronic media. Jun 2, 2009 - Exxon Mobil unit licenses HPPE process to Sipchem Exxon Mobil Chemical Technology Licensing LLC said it signed a deal with Saudi International Petrochemical Co., or Sipchem, to license its tubular high pressure low density polyethylene process (HPPE) technology for Sipchem's new ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) plant. Jun 2, 2009 - Dow announces plan to close Polystyrene plant in Bilbao The closure of the Bilbao plant was a very difficult decision for Dow to take, but it reflects the reduced demand and depressed margins for Polystyrene in Europe. Jun 2, 2009 - The Mark of a Champion Following a painstaking series of preparations and months of planning, Hamilton's high performance MP4-24 became the focus of an AkzoNobel Car Refinishes campaign featuring images of the car accelerating through pools of red and silver paint. Jun 1, 2009 - Arkema increases the price of its EVA copolymers Arkema announces a € 50/T price increase for its entire Evatane® EVA range (High Content Ethylene Vinyl Acetate copolymers) applicable in Europe from June 15 2009. Jun 1, 2009 - The Dow Chemical Company Forms Dow Coatings Materials Following Acquisition of Rohm & Haas Dow Coating Materials combines the resources and technologies of Dow Coating Solutions and the recently-acquired Rohm and Haas Paint and Coating Materials to create the leading supplier of raw materials for architectural and industrial coatings in the world. Jun 1, 2009 - Bayer: Successful and sustainable business The newly published Sustainable Development Report 2008 contains information on the strategies pursued and programs implemented by the Bayer Group to achieve this goal. Jun 1, 2009 - AkzoNobel to Sell Stake in Pakistan PTA Activities AkzoNobel has agreed to divest its 75 percent stake in the PTA activities ofits Chemicals Pakistan business to Korean company KP ChemicalCorporation (KPC). Financial details were not disclosed. May 29, 2009 - Cognis first quarter results 2009 In the first three months of 2009, in what was an extremely difficult market environment, global specialty chemicals supplier Cognis saw its sales volumes decline by about 18 percent in comparison to the first quarter of 2008. May 29, 2009 - Primid® looking to the future not dwelling on the present EMS-GRILTECH announces a major investment in its Primid® crosslinker production in Domat/Ems, Switzerland. May 29, 2009 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC scientist leads tutorial short course on UV cure coatings at annual FOCUS conference UV cure coating is being used in place of conventional high-heat processing as OEMs increasingly desire fast and cost-effective curing that also offers a high-performance finish. May 29, 2009 - Dow Europe GmbH Announces Price Increase for Polyethylene Resins Dow Europe GmbH is announcing a price increase across the European, Middle Eastern, African and Indian regions for polyethylene (PE) resins, based on the continued raw material cost developments that the company is experiencing and the need to restore its margins. May 29, 2009 - PPG announces agreement with Dynasystems PPG's portfolio of products paired with this new source of international contacts will enhance worldwide efforts in asset protection. May 28, 2009 - Economic conditions slow down Jotun The Powder Coatings Division saw a marked fall in volumes while other important areas continued to grow. May 28, 2009 - BASF to increase prices for acrylic monomers Acrylic acid is the main precursor in the production of superabsorbent polymers, materials which absorb many times their own weight in liquid and are mainly used in diapers and other hygienic products. May 28, 2009 - Reichhold Announces Price Increase on all Products for European Composites Industry Reichhold announces 5% price increase effective as of June 15th, 2009 on all its Products sold in Europe. May 28, 2009 - Nordson Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results for Fiscal 2009 Nordson Corporation reported results for the second quarter of its 2009 fiscal year. May 28, 2009 - PPG Protective and Marine Coatings names general manager for U.S., Canada PPG Industries' protective and marine coatings (PMC) business has appointed Michael T. Hartings as general manager, PMC, United States and Canada (USCA). May 27, 2009 - Odyssey Logistics and Arch Chemicals Sign 3 Year Contract Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation (OL&T), a global logistics and transportation service provider for chemical and process industries, announces that Arch Chemicals, Inc., a global biocides company, has renewed their contract for three years. May 27, 2009 - Freeworld Coatings - Unaudited Interim Results And Cash Dividend The results for the half year demonstrate that the company has performed well in the tough market circumstances that prevailed. May 27, 2009 - Altair Nanotechnologies, Inc. to Raise $14 Million in Registered Direct Offering Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. (Altairnano), a leading provider of energy storage systems for clean, efficient power and energy management, announced that it has entered into definitive agreements with select institutional investors to raise gross proceeds of approximately $14 million. May 27, 2009 - YOFC Signs Multi-Year Agreement with DSM for its Next-Generation Fiber Optic DeSolite Supercoatings™ DSM Desotech, a global leader in the development and supply of UV-curable fiber optic materials, announced a four-year agreement with Yangtze Optical Fiber and Cable Company Ltd (YOFC), a leading supplier of fiber and cable products in China. May 27, 2009 - Dow Completes MDI Expansion in Estarreja, Portugal The world-scale facility will provide both polymeric and crude MDI, offering customers increased flexibility and reliability of supply of this essential polyurethane raw material. May 26, 2009 - Air Products and EPRI Working Together on ITM Oxygen Technology for Use in Advanced Clean Power Generation Systems Air Products and the ElectricPower Research Institute, Inc. (EPRI) announced the signing of an agreement which will support Air Products' ion transport membrane (ITM) development for use in integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC), oxyfuel combustion, and other advanced power generation systems. May 26, 2009 - Jotun Egypt receives OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 certifications Prior to the prestigious accreditation, El-Mohandes Jotun Egypt established an OH&S management system, with aims to eliminate or minimise risk to employees and other parties who are exposed to OH&S risk within its operations. May 26, 2009 - OMNOVA Solutions Announces Price Increases in Specialty Chemicals OMNOVA Solutions' Specialty Chemicals business announced a price increase of up to $0.04 per wet pound for acrylic, styrene acrylic, and vinyl acrylic emulsion polymers. May 26, 2009 - BASF increases prices of Butanol and -derivatives BASF increases its prices for Butanols, Butylglycol and Butylacetat in Europe as part of BASF's alcohols & solvents activities with immediate effect or as contracts allow by €30/mt. May 26, 2009 - Oxea to Acquire Ester Plant in the Netherlands from ExxonMobil The acquisition, expected to be closed in July 2009, will significantly strengthen Oxea's position in specialty chemicals and provide both an extension of its value chain as well as broadening its application basis. May 25, 2009 - Valspar Reports Second-Quarter Results The Valspar Corporation reported its results for the second-quarter ended May 1, 2009. Second-quarter sales totaled $668.4 million, a 20.1 percent decline from the second quarter of 2008. May 25, 2009 - BASF receives 2008 Outstanding Supplier award from Guild CPO Inc. BASF announced that it has received the Outstanding Suppliers Award for 2008 from Guild CPO, a global buying cooperative that focuses on the procurement of raw materials and services for the coatings and other related industries. May 25, 2009 - Huntsman Announces Titanium Dioxide Price Increases in North America, Europe, Africa, Latin America and Middle East The Pigments division of Huntsman Corporation announced that it will increase prices of all titanium dioxide pigments sold in North America, Europe, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. May 25, 2009 - Home Products and Columbia Paint Announce New Alliance Sashco Log Home Products announces their expanded alliance with Columbia Paint and Coatings, one of North America's largest paint and coatings companies. May 25, 2009 - Graphic Packaging Agrees to Sell Handschy Business to Sun Chemical Graphic Packaging International, Inc., a subsidiary of Graphic Packaging Holding Company, announced that it has entered into an agreement to divest certain assets and liabilities of the Handschy inks, coatings and varnishes business to Sun Chemical. May 22, 2009 - BASF Coatings expands waterborne basecoat production Around one and one-half years after the construction start, BASF Coatings has officially launched its new production and lab capacities for basecoats at the Würzburg site. May 22, 2009 - Cognis opens affiliate in India Cognis India will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Cognis Group, and will operate under the name of Cognis Specialty Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. May 22, 2009 - Challenging Aircraft Design Brought to Reality For F-16 Working with the designer and coatings contractor, Stork Fokker Services of Hoogerheide, Netherlands, AkzoNobel recommended Alumigrip® coatings developed
for the general aviation sector to obtain the high reflective special effect that gives the
orange lion it's unique image. May 22, 2009 - Protective Coatings Group and Demilec (USA) Join Forces to Provide Combined Service Building industry leaders Protective Coatings Group (PCG) and Demilec (USA) announced the formation of an exclusive industry alliance dedicated to providing property constructors and owners with a combined service that utilizes both company's leading edge solutions to maximize insulating values while preventing mold growth throughout the building envelope. May 21, 2009 - Glasurit expert reproduces the original paintwork of the cars in the world’s biggest Bugatti exhibition To mark the hundredth anniversary of the birth of the French automobile marque of Bugatti, the world's biggest car museum, Cité de l'Automobile, Schlumpf Collection, is having its collection restored to reproduce the original exhibits. May 21, 2009 - Low Cost Options for High Style Improvements When it comes to painting on staining your deck, you have plenty of options to harmonize or complement your outdoor surroundings. May 21, 2009 - Hempel’s fuel-saving coating takes shipping industry 'Oscar' Hempasil X3, a new fouling release coating from Hempel, has won the prestigious Seatrade Award for its contribution to Protection of the Marine and Atmospheric Environment within the shipping industry. May 21, 2009 - BYK®-P 4102: polymeric processing additive for pigments and fillers in thermoplastic systems Despite improved extrusion technology, the dispersion of organic pigments often presents a challenge. The use of a suitable dispersing agent has thus become practically indispensable. May 21, 2009 - Clariant acquires XL Performance Chemicals, expands global reach in defoamer products market Just three months after embarking on an exclusive strategic alliance to serve the $2-billion-plus worldwide foam-control market, Clariant is acquiring Dalton, Ga.-based XL Performance Chemicals from Fibro Chem LLC and its affiliates. May 20, 2009 - Strong Positive Free Cash flow(+€96M) For the coming months, visibility regarding the evolution of market conditions remains very low, and except
for some more positive signs in China, we cannot see any noticeable improvement in the economic environment. May 20, 2009 - Architect survey highlights ‘green’ product attributes, overseas growth markets Architects say durability is the most important attribute for a "green" building product, according to a new industry survey commissioned by PPG Industries. May 20, 2009 - Change in the Executive Committee: Okke Koo to leave Clariant Marco Cenisio, Head of the Coatings Business Unit, will head the Pigments & Additives Division in the interim reporting to Executive Committee Member Dominik von Bertrab. May 20, 2009 - Air Products SunSource™ Solutions Introduced at Thin Film Solar Europe Photovoltaic manufacturers that are just getting started or are looking to lower their materials costs can follow the road map laid out by Jeff Handelman, Air Products' PV general manager, at this year's Thin Film Solar Europe, May 19-20 in Berlin, Germany. May 20, 2009 - 'Green' Building Trends Gain Momentum Spurring Demand for Low-VOC Products The "green" building market is alive and well according to indicators that show owners and the architectural and engineering communities are looking beyond initial costs and adopting life-cycle analysis and resource conservation measures into their site planning, design and construction stages. May 19, 2009 - “On Track” efficiency program steers Evonik through the economic crisis The global economic crisis once again left a deep mark on the operating business of Evonik Industries AG in the first quarter 2009, especially in chemicals. Evonik has introduced the "On Track" efficiency enhancement program to address the challenges imposed by the crisis. May 19, 2009 - Collins Ink Acquires the UV Curable Inkjet and Optical Disc Coating Business of Hexion Specialty Chemicals Collins Ink Corporation announces that it has acquired the UV Curable Inkjet and Optical disc coating business of Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. May 19, 2009 - ExxonMobil Chemical to Display Vast Portfolio of Products and Technology Capabilities at ChinaPlas 2009 ExxonMobil Chemical will showcase its broad product portfolio at Booth D41 in Hall 10.2 at ChinaPlas 2009 International Exhibition at the Pazhou Exhibition Complex in Guangzhou. May 19, 2009 - Major Coatings Industry Merger is Highlight of European Coatings Show The new Dow Coating Materials is now the largest global coatings supplier of raw materials to formulators of architectural and industrial coatings around the world. May 19, 2009 - Kemira: Tikkurila has acquired rest of shares in its industrial coatings companies in Russia Tikkurila, which is responsible for Kemira's paints and coatings business, has acquired the remaining 30% of the shares in two St Petersburg-based paint companies from their founders and previous management. May 18, 2009 - DSM reports profitable Q1 despite difficult economic conditions Although no improvement in demand in end-markets seems to be imminent, we are not at this point in time seeing a further deterioration either. May 18, 2009 - Mitsui Chemicals to Exit C9 Petroleum Resin Business MCI has sold PETROSIN overseas and on the domestic Japanese market since 1961. Sharp increases in feedstock prices in recent years have made satisfactory cost performance difficult. May 18, 2009 - Bayer MaterialScience and Nano Terra, Inc. announce collaboration in surface engineering on films Nano Terra will apply its unique surface engineering expertise to Bayer's materials to create new surface functionalities. May 18, 2009 - Ferro Reports 2009 First-Quarter Results Ferro Corporation announced that net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2009 were $358 million, a decline of 39 percent from the first quarter of 2008. May 18, 2009 - DuPont Titanium Technologies Announces a Price Increase for Titanium Dioxide Products in North America, Europe and the Middle East DuPont Titanium Technologies (DTT) announced a price increase for all DuPont titanium dioxide (TiO2) grades sold in North America, Europe and the Middle East. May 15, 2009 - Two-Component Aerosols Revolutionize Paint Touch-up For Aerospace Market Building on the wide acceptance of two-component (2K) aerosols and the aerospace market's desire for a smaller can, AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings has announced a new 250ml aerosol package. May 15, 2009 - Buschman Corporation Named Michelman Certified Service Provider; Will Provide All Aftermarket Sales and Service for Michelman's Coaters and Testers Michelman has signed a contract with Cleveland, OH based Buschman Corporation, to provide aftermarket sales and service for Michelman's line of blade, rod and spray coaters, its slide angle testers, and its Michelman James Machine COF tester. May 15, 2009 - Short-time work at BASF SE in Ludwigshafen as of June BASF SE is introducing short-time work in the coming months for about 1,000 employees in 20 production plants and associated service units at its site in Ludwigshafen. May 15, 2009 - X-Rite Announces First Quarter 2009 Financial Results The Company reported first quarter 2009 net sales of $46.6 million. These results are in the range of the
Company forecast provided earlier this year and reflect a year-over-year sales decline of 29.3%. May 15, 2009 - Expansion of WACKER’s Shanghai Technical Center Now Completed The facility now houses over ten labs for WACKER's silicone and polymer activities, serving a wide range of industries from construction, coatings and adhesives to electronics, textile, cosmetics and home care May 14, 2009 - Major Coatings Industry Merger is Highlight of European Coatings Show The new Dow Coating Materials is now the largest global coatings supplier of raw materials to formulators of architectural and industrial coatings around the world. May 14, 2009 - BYK®-313: polyester-modified silicone for solvent-borne systems BYK®-313 is free of HAPS and aromatic solvents. The additive shows a strong reduction of surface tension, higher slip and gloss together with an excellent compatibility in a variety of solvent-borne coatings systems. May 14, 2009 - How to stand out from the crowd: World market leader presents show’s highest booth The 90 Line waterborne basecoat system, for which Glasurit is the world leader, attracted a great deal of interest. May 14, 2009 - Versamid PUR 2011 – Standing Up to the Rigors of Retort Process The new "eat on-the-go" culture of consumers creates a new and steadily growing demand for flexible packaging applications with excellent performance properties as well as environmental soundness. May 14, 2009 - PPG Seigneurie illustrates the fusion between technology and art for building New to the market, PPG's NPS is the first architectural coating with nanometric technology, a revolutionary dirt-, pollution- and water-resistant technology, with unmatched aesthetic features. May 13, 2009 - Asian Paints Consolidated Net Sales Increases By 25.4% Asian Paints Limited has announced its financial results
for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2009. May 13, 2009 - Challenging Aircraft Design Brought to Reality For F-16 Once every four years an F-16 from the Dutch Air Force is selected to give a solo display at air shows around the world and made-over with a unique and striking new
livery to add to the impact. May 13, 2009 - Low Cost Options for High Style Improvements A coat of semi-transparent stain can be a great way to spruce up a wooden deck. It lets you add some color to the wood without hiding its grain or texture. May 13, 2009 - Changes to Perstorp’s board Bo Dankis, president and CEO, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Board of Perstorp Holding AB and for a transitional period he will work as both president and Chairman. May 13, 2009 - PPG Invests in Natrium Plant to Meet Regional Hydrochloric Acid Demand PPG Industries has announced that it will invest nearly $6 million to install a new acid burner unit at its Natrium, W.Va., plant. May 12, 2009 - Sun Chemical is ready and raring to go in Slough Sun Chemical, the world's leading manufacturer of printing inks and pigments, has opened a new colours manufacturing facility in Slough. May 12, 2009 - Arkema unveils its latest polymers innovations at Brasilplast 2009 At Brasilplast, Sao Paulo from May 4th to 8th Arkema displayed the latest innovations from its functional additives, functional polyolefins, technical polymers and fluoropolymers ranges. May 12, 2009 - International Coatings Expands Contract Manufacturing Capacity International Coatings Company™, a southern California based plastics, coatings and adhesives compounder and custom formulator, has recently expanded its manufacturing capacity in order to broaden its contract manufacturing capabilities and services to more companies. May 12, 2009 - Hexion Specialty Chemicals Reports First Quarter 2009 Results Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc., reported its
results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. May 12, 2009 - Yang Ming Make the Right Choice with Intersleek In accordance with their environmental policy Yang Ming decided to upgrade and coat two newbuilding projects with Intersleek 900 foul release system. May 11, 2009 - Lubrizol Announces Earnings of $0.95 per Share for the First Quarter of 2009 The Lubrizol Corporation announced that consolidated earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009 were $64.2 million, or $.95 per diluted share, including after-tax restructuring charges of $7.6 million, or $.11 per diluted share, primarily related to cost reduction actions the company implemented in the first quarter. May 11, 2009 - DuPont Provides Details on Restructuring Plan Announced April 21 DuPont detailed its restructuring plan, part of the company's expanded actions announced April 21 to address weaker global market conditions and further strengthen its long-term competitiveness, including higher 2009 reduction targets for fixed cost and capital expenditures. May 11, 2009 - X-Rite To Demonstrate a Revolution in Advanced Color Measurement Technologies for Manufacturers at the NPE2009 International Plastics Showcase in Chicago X-Rite representatives at booth N65021 in the McCormick Place will demonstrate technologies that plastics manufacturers serving the automotive, durable and small appliance, office furniture and home improvement industries can use to precisely control the color of their products. May 11, 2009 - Sono-Tek Ultrasonic Coating Solutions Division to Hold FREE Training Seminar During MD&M East in NYC June 10, 2009 Sono-Tek Corporation announces a Training Seminar to be conducted by the Ultrasonic Coating Solutions Division in New York City on June 10, 2009 during the MD&M East trade show at the Javits Center. May 8, 2009 - Eliokem India poised to grow Within a year of integration of the Indian operations (Gujarat, India) into Eliokem, the Valia site has become global in its scope of products and services to the rubber industry. May 8, 2009 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC explores sustainable materials for green building and design Demonstrating its leadership in offering eco-friendly materials for the building industry, Bayer MaterialScience LLC participated in Engineering Sustainability 2009: Innovations that Span Boundaries. May 8, 2009 - LyondellBasell to Cease Polymers Production at Chocolate Bayou LyondellBasell Industries announced that it will cease the production of high density polyethylene (HDPE) at its Chocolate Bayou plant near Alvin, Texas by July 31, 2009. May 8, 2009 - ECKART introduces improved metallic digital drop on demand inks at FESPA 2009 Over the last three years ECKART has put considerable resources into developing a family of decorative Metallic Digital drop on demand inks. May 8, 2009 - Ultrahigh Barrier Coating Breakthrough From InMat® Reduces Food Packaging Costs and Environmental Impact InMat®, the leader in environmentally friendly, high barrier nanocomposite coatings, announces its new Nanolok™ PT ADV-7 water-based coating formulation providing a more sustainable, cost effective option for transparent, high oxygen and/or moisture barrier food packaging. May 7, 2009 - Masco Corporation Reports First Quarter Results Masco Corporation reported that net sales from continuing operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 declined 26 percent to $1.8 billion compared with $2.5 billion for the first quarter of 2008. May 7, 2009 - BASF Elastoshore® helps set installed flowline insulation depth record BASF, the market leader in polyurethane specialties, recently collaborated with Perma-Pipe Oil and Gas, under contract to The Bayou Companies, to supply glass syntactic polyurethane (GSPU) insulation for the deepest subsea insulated flowline installed in the world to date. May 7, 2009 - Sun Chemical Develops Groundbreaking Pigmented Fluid For First Ever High-Quality Color Reproduction On Electronic Display Technology Sun Chemical and the Novel Device Laboratory of the University of Cincinnati developed exciting new Electrofluidic Display (EFD) technology that for the first time ever electrically switches the display appearance in a manner that provides high quality color reproduction rivaling that of conventional printed media. May 7, 2009 - "Green" solutions in the fast lane Cognis' Tribest is a patented resin used to make matrices for composite materials. It is based on renewable raw materials (acrylate functional resin system derived from soya oil). May 6, 2009 - Arch Chemicals Reports First Quarter 2009 Earnings; Reaffirms Full Year 2009 Earnings Guidance ARCH CHEMICALS, INC. announced sales for the first quarter of 2009 of $293.7 million, compared to $347.1 million for the first quarter of 2008. May 6, 2009 - Ecology Coatings Announces Second Quarter Financial Results and Provides Shareholder Update Ecology Coatings, Inc., a leader in the discovery and development of nanotechnology-enabled, ultraviolet curable advanced materials, provided a shareholder update and reported financial results for its second quarter, ended March 31, 2009. May 6, 2009 - Bayer MaterialScience builds production plant for carbon nanotubes in Chempark Leverkusen Bayer MaterialScience AG has begun construction of a new facility for the production of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in Chempark Leverkusen, Germany. May 6, 2009 - PPG offers colorful, energy-saving solutions for building envelope PPG Industries offers architects a single, comprehensive resource for designing sustainable building envelopes through advanced architectural glasses and metal roof coatings. May 6, 2009 - DuPont Opens New Photovoltaic Technical Center in China DuPont opened a photovoltaic (PV) technical center at its China global R&D Center in Shanghai to support material developments for the fast growing crystalline silicon photovoltaic solar energy market. Nov 13, 2008 - Martin Wulle New Managing Director of Relius Coatings GmbH & Co. KG Martin Wulle became the new managing director of Relius Coatings GmbH & Co. KG, with headquarters in Oldenburg, and head of BASF’s Architectural Coatings for Europe.Prior to this, Wulle was head of BASF Coatings Services GmbH Germany and Austria. Jun 26, 2008 - Hexion Responds to Huntsman Claims Hexion has issued the following statement in response to a suit filed by Huntsman Corp. in Texas: "It is unfortunate that Huntsman has chosen to file a baseless lawsuit against Apollo and to personally sue two of its principals. |
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