Information Research (IRL) has published a new study, “An Overview of the Global Marine and Protective Coatings Markets.” The publication covers the world marine sector and the global protective coatings sector.
The Delaware Court of Chancery in Wilmington, DE, has found in favor of Huntsman Corp. in the merger dispute with Apollo Management-owned Hexion Specialty Chemicals.
3M has completed its acquisition of EMFI S.A. and SAPO S.A.S. (EMFI/SAPO), manufacturers of polyurethane-based structural adhesives and sealants headquartered in Haguenau, France.
Citing uncertainty in the global financial markets, AkzoNobel has announced a suspension of its share-buyback program and plans to cut 3,500 jobs by 2011.
CSG, Rochester Hills, MI, is set to begin the patented production of its PURETi™ photocatalytic surface treatment products at a facility in Auburn Hills, MI.
BASF has formed a strategic alliance with Atotech, a developer and manufacturer of chemistry and equipment for general metal finishing and printed circuit board production.
Hamilton Robinson Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in Connecticut, announced that together with MEGTEC Systems management, it has acquired MEGTEC from parent company Sequa Corp.