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Top Industry News                                July 7, 2008 Issue

Rhode Island Supreme Court Overturns Lead Paint Verdict
In a 4-0 decision, the Rhode Island Supreme Court has overturned a verdict against three former lead paint producers ... More 

CSB Issues Final Report on Barton Solvents Explosion
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has released a case study and safety video on the July 2007 explosion and fire at the Barton Solvents' distribution facility in Valley Center, KS ... More 

Freedonia Group Releases New Solvents Study
The Freedonia Group has released a new study that predicts demand for chemical solvents will rise less than one percent per year to 11.8 billion pounds in 2012 ... More 

The People File

Sartomer Names Marcel de Wolf CEO
Global specialty chemicals manufacturer Sartomer Co. has named Marcel de Wolf as Chief Executive Officer ... More

Cliff Tishler Joins Allcoat Technology
Allcoat Technology has named Cliff Tishler Vice President, Sales and Marketing ... More 

Dryvit Names Awais Sultan Senior Chemist
A. Awais Sultan has been named Senior Chemist for Dryvit ... More 

Judy Nabers Joins Container Management Systems
Container Management Systems, LLC (CMS) has appointed Judy Nabers to be its Chief Financial Officer ... More 

Charles Malloy and Wendy Kozel Join Troy Corp.
Charles Malloy and Wendy Kozel have joined Troy Corp. as Regional Sales Managers ... More 

Archway Sales Welcomes Fred Altieri
Fredrick Altieri has joined Archway Sales Inc ... More 

Business Barometer

OMNOVA Solutions Reports Second-Quarter Loss
OMNOVA Solutions Inc. has reported a net loss of $3.1 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the second quarter ended May 31, 2008, compared to a net loss of $9.8 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2007 ... More

Company Portfolio

Plasticolors Inc. Realigns North American Sales Representation
Plasticolors Inc. has recently completed the realignment of its North American sales agency network ... More 

PPG Publishes New Guide Specification
PPG Industries' industrial coatings business has published a new guide specification for its liquid and powder coil and extrusion coatings ... More 

OMNOVA Solutions Announces 2007 Technology Awards
OMNOVA Solutions has announced its 2007 Technology Awards recipients ... More 

Chemetall Oakite Becomes Chemetall
Chemetall Oakite, a specialty chemical company, has changed its name to Chemetall ... More

Spraylat, MÄDER and Ohashi Chemical Form New Alliance
Spraylat Corp., The MÄDER Group and Ohashi Chemical Industries Ltd. have signed a mutual cooperation agreement that forms Automotive Coatings World Alliance (ACWA), an association focusing on automotive interior coatings ... More 

Dow Reichhold Announces Plant Closing
Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex has announced plans to permanently close the company's manufacturing plant located in Chickamauga, GA ... More 

Dow Wolff Cellulosics Marks First Year
July 1, 2008, marked the first anniversary of Dow Wolff Cellulosics ... More

Cray Valley Plans Wingtack^® Resins Price Increase
Cray Valley is increasing prices of its Wingtack^® resins product line, effective August 1, 2008, or as existing contracts allow. The increase amounts to nine cents per pound and applies to Wingtack resins sold throughout the Americas.

Cytec Announces Price Increases
Cytec Industries Inc. has announced a price increase of $0.10-$0.18 per pound on its amino cross-linking resins, $0.40 per pound on its benzoquanamine resins and $0.03-$0.13 per pound on its other liquid coating resins and additives product lines ... More

Tronox Announces Increases in TiO2 Prices in Mexico and Latin America
Tronox Inc., on behalf of its subsidiary companies, has announced that prices for all TRONOX^® titanium dioxide (TiO2) grades sold in Mexico and Latin America will increase by U.S. $150 per tonne ... More

Sun Chemical Announces Energy/Material Surcharges
Sun Chemical North America, including Canada, will implement energy/material surcharges on inks effective July 14, 2008 ... More 

Dow Reichhold Increases Price For Latexes Sold in North America
Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex has announced a price increase of U.S. $0.08/wet pound for all specialty latex products sold in North America, with the exception of products sold for glove manufacturing. The increase will be effective July 15, 2008, and is in addition to all recently announced increases.

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SSCT Installs New Officers
The Southern Society of Coatings Technology (SSCT) has installed its new officers for the 2008/2009 year ... More 

Pittcon 2009 Issues Call For Papers
The Pittsburgh Conference has released a call for papers and a call for topics for Pittcon 2009 ... More