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The Pittsburgh Conference Memorial National College Grants program is one aspect of the efforts of the volunteer committee members of the Pittsburgh Conference (Pittcon) and its sponsoring societies to support science education.

Papers are being accepted for the ASTM International 2007 Advantage Award, a case-study competition with cash prizes.

The CHEMARK Consulting Group is pursuing an in-depth assessment of the global opportunities for coatings, adhesives, metallic finishes, inks, polymers, films and fabrics in key electronics markets.

NPCA has lined up a variety of expert speakers for its forum sessions to be held during the its 2007 Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh.

EPA has re-released a proposed definition of its solid-waste rule to streamline regulation of hazardous secondary materials.

In proposing its 2007 Air Quality Management Plan, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), Diamond Bar, Calif., is seriously considering imposing fees on coatings products, both architectural and industrial maintenance coatings and industrial surface coatings, as well as associated solvents sold in the air district, according to the NPCA.

Akzo Nobel has signed an agreement to acquire the worldwide Ceilcote business from the German-based KCH Group for close to €12 million.

SigmaKalon has sold its Manage, Belgium, site to Arpadis Group NV, a growing international organization in the distribution of chemical products serving the paint, resins, polymers, personal care, polyurethane and food industries.

Akzo Nobel has agreed to sell its European-based Methylamines and Choline Chloride (MACC) businesses.

Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., and Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan, have agreed to transfer Sekisui’s toner resin business to Mitsui.