On November 16, 2006, the FSCT continues its series of Virtual Learning Conferences with a program on "Becoming a Preferred Supplier in the 21st Century: How and Why Sales Will Take a Leadership Role."
Akzo Nobel, Arnhem, the Netherlands, has announced strategic plans designed to accelerate profitable growth and drive the company's ongoing commitment to establishing leadership positions in key coatings and chemicals markets around the world.
It was some 20 years ago that BASF Coatings at Muenster-Hiltrup, Germany, started manufacturing a chromate-free primer for customers in the white goods industry and, a short time later, also for construction applications.
Further supporting its global expansion, Holliday Pigments, manufacturer of ultramarine blue pigments, has brought on board Martin Elliott as regional sales and marketing manager, covering the Middle East, Indian subcontinent and Latin America.
The Pittsburgh Conference, Pittsburgh, announced its educational programs for science teachers and students, as well as grant award deadlines for its annual Science Week program held in conjunction with Pittcon® 2007, McCormick Place, Chicago.