SOMERSET, NJ – NEI Corp. and Sekisui Chemical Co. of Japan have signed an exclusive agreement to license NEI’s technology for surface protection of transparent polymers used in automotive applications.
MUTTENZ, Switzerland – Clariant announced that 2010 sales totaled CHF 7.120 billion, compared to CHF 6.614 billion in 2009. This represents an increase of 13 percent in local currency and
VANTAA, Finland - Tikkurila Oyj reported that revenue for 2010 was EUR 588.6 million, an increase of 11 percent compared to the previous year. Operating profit (EBIT) excluding non-recurring items
NORTH OLMSTED, OH - Stuart Aronson, age 69, passed away on January 23, 2011. A veteran of the industry for over 40 years, Aronson held positions at Neville Chemical, Polyvinyl
MADISON HEIGHTS, MI – Sika Corp.’s Industry Products and Automotive divisions announced appointments of new personnel in the Transportation A&C and Automotive business units. For Sika Industry, Tony Martin has
MINNEAPOLIS - The Valspar Corp. Board of Directors announced that Gary E. Hendrickson, currently Valspar’s President and Chief Operating Officer, will succeed William L. Mansfield as Chief Executive Officer, effective
MUTTENZ, Switzerland – Clariant AG is planning the acquisition of a controlling majority in Süd-Chemie AG, having signed a contract with the majority shareholders. As part of the planned transaction,
SHANGHAI – China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Co. Ltd. (Mingyang Wind Power Group) named PPG Industries (PPG) “Best Supplier” during its Annual Supplier Conference, recognizing the high quality of
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Hydraulic Institute Pump Efficiency Prediction guideline (HI 20.3-2010) is now available in a separate, self-contained publication. The guideline presents a simple method that will help pump
MORRISVILLE, PA – Seeking to further strengthen its R&D and technical service capabilities, Gelest, Inc. announced the appointment of Janis Matisons as Senior Technical Manager, reporting to Jerry Larson, Vice