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The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) has recognized the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) efforts in publishing a standard for employer-paid personal protective equipment (PPE).

Investigators for the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) report that progress is being made in the investigation of a large explosion and fire that occurred at the Barton Solvents facility in Des Moines, IA, on October 29, 2007.

From bold and bright to calm and relaxing, the color trends you’ll find in 2008 compliment a wide variety of aesthetics.

OM Group Inc. (OMG) has completed the acquisition of Borchers GmbH, a European-based specialty coatings additive supplier.

Archway Sales Inc. has announced the acquisition of Deeks & Co., a specialty chemicals distributor based in Cincinnati, OH.

Cognis and Nuplex have signed a deal in which Nuplex has acquired the G-Cure® business from Cognis.

Dubai International Capital LLC (DIC), a Dubai-based international investment company, has agreed to acquire Almatis from its current owners Rhône Capital and Ontario Teachers Pension Plan.

Marine Performance Coatings (MPC) has announced that it has officially acquired and launched Advanced Resin Coatings (ARC).

Akzo Nobel N.V. has completed the sale of Organon BioSciences N.V. (OBS) to Schering-Plough Corp. for €11 billion.

Evonik Industries has acquired the remaining 50 percent of shares in its former carbon black joint venture, Degussa Engineered Carbons (DEC), from ECI.