CHARLOTTE, NC – Clariant has expanded its North American distribution network for biocides and preservatives used in the paint, coatings and construction chemicals markets by adding Dowd and Guild Inc., San Ramon, CA.
 
The new relationship took effect Jan. 1, 2010. Dowd and Guild Inc. will distribute Clariant’s biocides product line in the western United States, covering the 11 states west of the Rocky Mountains.