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For the third quarter of 2014, Akzo Nobel N.V. (AkzoNobel) reported positive volume growth and an improvement in return on sales (ROS) from 8.0% to 9.1%.  

RPM International Inc. announced that unusually strong performance in its prior-year first quarter dampened comparative results for the fiscal 2015 first quarter that ended August 31, 2014, but that the company is maintaining its full-year earnings guidance for fiscal 2015, which was issued July 28, 2014.

Paint and coatings manufacturer RPM International Inc. reported record sales, net income and diluted earnings per share for both its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 31, 2014.

Michelman has hired Jeff Rodgers as the company’s new CFO. Rodgers is responsible for the company’s global financial management.

PPG Industries reported record second quarter 2014 net sales from continuing operations of $4.1 billion, up $199 million, or 5%, versus the prior year.

Akzo Nobel N.V. (AkzoNobel) reported positive volume development in all three of the company’s business areas. The company reported second-quarter revenue of €3,710 million, 4% lower compared with the same quarter last year. The decrease was mainly due to 5% adverse currency effects.

The Jotun Group increased revenues by 5% in the first four months of 2014, with investments in growth markets continuing at full force.

The Valspar Corp. reported second quarter 2014 net sales of $1.1 billion, an increase of 10% over the prior year.

Specialty chemicals company Clariant announced first quarter 2014 sales from continuing operations of CHF 1.492 billion compared to CHF 1.526 billion in the first quarter of 2013.

PPG Industries reported record first-quarter 2014 net sales from continuing operations of $3.6 billion, up $528 million, or 17%, versus the prior year.