TARRYTOWN, N.Y. - Ciba Specialty Chemicals has appointed Tri-iso, Inc., Claremont, Calif., as its West Coast distributor for Ciba Coatings effects pigments, UV absorbers, hindered-amine light stabilizers, antioxidants, photoinitiators and optical brighteners for the paint and coatings market.

For additional information, visit Tri-iso at www.tri-iso.com and Ciba Specialty Chemicals at www.cibasc.com.