After the completion of Dow Chemical Company’s acquisition of Union Carbide Corporation in early 2001, Dow had to make some strategic decisions regarding its role in the emulsions arena. Customers of UCAR Emulsion Systems (UES), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dow, asked the company to increase the breadth, depth and flexibility of its product offering, and needed Dow to demonstrate its commitment to the industry.
Coatings
industry professionals from around the world convened in New Orleans
Nov. 1-3 for the 2006 International Coatings Expo (ICE), hosted by the
Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology (FSCT). While the
turnout was lighter than all had hoped for, both exhibitors and
attendees were happy to support the FSCT in helping to rebuild a city
that was devastated by hurricane Katrina in 2005. FSCT officials said
that ICE 2006 did better than expected, drawing 300 exhibitors and
4,615 registrants, representing 52 countries.