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UCB S.A. announced the acquisition of Air Products and Chemicals Inc.'s graphic-arts business for $14 million in cash.

Solutia Inc. has completed the sale of its Resins, Additives and Adhesives business to UCB S.A. for $500 million in cash.

Benjamin Moore & Co. announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Denis Abrams has been named president, effective March 1.

The Morehouse-Cowles division of MFIC Corp. , has appointed Process Innovations sales representative

RPM International Inc. CEO Frank Sullivan expressed confidence that the company will deal effectively with asbestos-related litigation following a decline in the company's stock price attributed to Sullivan's previous comments about the issue.

A recently issued European Union proposal for limits on VOCs in coatings in Europe closely mirrors recommendations made by CEPE, the European Council of the Paint, Printing Inks and Artists' Colours Industry, industry sources said.

A bill that will give the California Air Resources Board (CARB) the authority to impose new fees on various consumer products and architectural paints roared to passage in the state legislature despite protests from industry groups.

Sixteen regional air-quality management districts in California have adopted rules or revised their existing regulations setting VOC limits for architectural and industrial maintenance (AIM) coatings, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has reported.

Industry Expert Sees Likelihood of Continued Increases in TiO2 Prices, Warns of Pressure on Coatings Makers' Margins

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