ESSEN, Germany – Evonik Industries AG has announced plans to expand laurolactam production capacity significantly at its Marl site. The new capacity should be available in the second half of
PITTSBURGH – PPG Industries is planning to build its first manufacturing plant in Russia. The company has signed an investment agreement with the administration of the Kaluga Region, Russia, to
BASEL, Switzerland - Releasing its first-quarter 2008 results, Ciba has reported a slow start, with some markets impacted by the economic slowdown and others proving more resilient. Sales in Swiss
HOUSTON - PolySpec L.P. has been acquired by Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW). PolySpec L.P. is a manufacturer of protective coatings and linings, sealants, QPL/IMO-approved marine decking, and subsea insulation.
PITTSBURGH – PPG Industries has appointed Gregory C. Wagner to the position of General Manager, Industrial Coatings, Americas. He reports to William A. Wulfsohn, Senior Vice President, Coatings. In
OKLAHOMA CITY - Stockholders of Tronox Inc. elected David G. Birney and Bradley C. Richardson to the company’s board of directors during Tronox’s annual meeting of stockholders. Birney and
WHEELING, IL - Fluid Management Inc., a global manufacturer of precision dispensing and mixing equipment, has appointed Kimberly Bors as its President. Bors moves to the position from her former
MINNEAPOLIS - The Valspar Corp. has reported its results for the second quarter ended April 25, 2008. Second-quarter sales totaled $836.4 million, a 3.5 percent increase from the second quarter
DUBLIN, Ireland - Research and Markets has announced the availability of the first edition of “A Profile of the Argentinean Paint Industry” to its product offerings. The new study
KANSAS CITY, MO – Paul H. Colonna has been named Chief Executive Officer for Cook Composites and Polymers (CCP) effective July 1, 2008. He will succeed Charles E. Bennett, who
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