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According to annual automotive color popularity data released by PPG Industries, Pittsburgh, PA, silver is once again the world’s most popular car color.

In the first nine months of 2008, global specialty chemicals supplier Cognis increased the net sales of its core businesses by 7.3 percent.

The Valspar Corp. has reported its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Oct. 31, 2008.

Maroon Inc., Avon, OH, has announced the appointment of Todd Katres and Mike Gallagher to positions at its headquarters.

Silberline has announced the acquisition of Yasida and Aesthetic Color-Tech (Jinan) Co., Ltd. from AArbor International Corp.

According to a new study by the Freedonia Group, a Cleveland-based industry market research firm, demand for metal powders is expected to remain steady in value terms at about $3.5 billion in 2012.

Rohm and Haas has launched a new manufacturing facility in the Ramenskoye region of Moscow, Russia.

The specialty chemicals Group ALTANA has signed a contract to acquire the Dutch manufacturer of wax additives, Dick Peters B.V.

DeVilbiss, Binks and Owens Community College have teamed up to present a Spray Finishing Technology Workshop.

BASF is taking measures to avoid the creation of overcapacities as a result of a massive decline in demand. The company is temporarily shutting down around 80 plants worldwide.