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As reported by NPCA, nearly every federal, state and local government that has regulated architectural and industrial maintenance (AIM) coatings in the past is considering further reductions.

Snyder Industries, a leading manufacturer of polyethylene tanks and containers for the storage, transportation and processing of bulk materials, has acquired the Asset Tank divisions of Clawson Container Company.

The Dow Chemical Company and the Bayer Group have reached an agreement for Dow to acquire Bayer’s Wolff Walsrode business group

Ciba Specialty Chemicals has acquired ColorViz SAS, a French startup company with which it has cooperated since 2005.

Degussa AG is parting from its industrial chemicals business via a management buyout.

Celanese Corporation has entered into an agreement to sell its oxo products and derivatives businesses.

International Paper has agreed to sell its Arizona Chemical business to Rhone Capital III L.P. for approximately $485 million, subject to certain adjustments.

Plasticolors, Inc., has named Wayde Jenkins product development specialist at the company’s headquarters in Ashtabula, Ohio.

WILTON, Conn. - Momentive Performance Materials Inc., the new company created by the sale of GE’s Advanced Materials business to Apollo Management, L.P., will operate as one global entity focused on technology and service excellence in the silicones, quartz and ceramics industries.

WILMINGTON, Del. - DuPont, has agreed to sell its Special Adhesives business to Bostik GmbH. Financial details were not disclosed. The sale is subject to approvals by appropriate government agencies.