PPG Industries has announced it has reached an agreement with BASF Corp. to acquire that company’s North American coil and extrusion coatings (COEX) business.
A fire and series of explosions at the Barton Solvents chemical distribution facility in Des Moines, IA, were caused by a static electrical spark resulting from inadequate electrical bonding and grounding during the filling of a portable steel tank, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) determined in a final report.
Rahn AG has named Matthew Sheridan Technical Sales Manager. He is responsible for sales and technical support management of all products for the U.S. Northeastern region.
PPG Industries’ protective and marine coatings business has announced that it will restructure its manufacturing presence in Europe and reorganize its support functions.
Munters Moisture Control Services (MCS) Executive Russ Brown has been elected Vice President of the Executive Board of the Society for Protective Coatings.
PPG Industries’ automotive original equipment manufacture (OEM) coatings business has announced plans to restructure its manufacturing presence in North America.
Mallard Creek Polymers Inc., a privately held manufacturer of a broad range of specialty emulsion polymer products, and Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex have announced that Mallard Creek Polymers has purchased a portfolio of performance polymer products and related assets from Dow Reichhold.
Brenntag North America, part of the global Brenntag group, has announced the promotion of Lance Kitzelman to CASE Specialties Marketing Director for Brenntag North America.
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