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Vertellus Specialties Inc., a manufacturer of castor oil, castor oil polyols and derivatives for the coatings, adhesive, sealant and elastomer markets, announced that effective Aug. 15, 2012, Palmer Holland will be its authorized distributor.
Clariant, the Swiss specialty chemicals company, inaugurated Germany's biggest pilot plant for the production of climate-friendly cellulose ethanol from agricultural waste.
RPM International Inc. reported sharp gains in net sales, net income and diluted earnings per share for its fiscal 2012 fourth quarter and year ended May 31, 2012.