Cabot Corp., producer of carbon black, plans to invest more than $180 million between now and 2013 to expand manufacturing capacity in some of the fastest-growing regions of the world.
OMNOVA Solutions’ Performance Chemicals facilities in Mogadore, OH, and Akron, OH, were presented with 2010 Awards for Excellence in Environmental, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) Performance from the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council (OCTC).
Dow Microbial Control, a business group of The Dow Chemical Co. (Dow), announced that after five years of evaluation, its active substance DCOIT (4,5-Dichloro-2-octyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one) has been recommended by the EU Competent Authority for approval and inclusion into the Annex I of the Biocidal Products Directive for Product Type 21: antifouling products.
DSM is expanding its innovation activities in the area of formulated coatings and composites with the formation of a DSM Functional Materials Business Unit.
Huntsman Polyurethanes has appointed Lintech International LLC, a specialty supplier of industrial chemicals and minerals, as a new southwest U.S. distribution partner for the adhesives, coatings and elastomers market.
ACCESSA Coatings Solutions has announced an agreement with Sayerlack, Pianoro, Italy, in which the company will distribute the Sayerlack line of premium polyester and polyurethane wood finishes.
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