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First-quarter financial reports from major coatings manufacturers suggest that the uneven pace of the economic recovery is resulting in subdued growth in key coatings markets, with the industrial sector appearing to lag behind the architectural segment in rebounding from the 2001 downturn.

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RPM Inc. has named Richard M. Wilson, a longtime executive with The Sherwin-Williams Co., president of RPM's Carboline Co. business.

Palmer Supplies Co., located in Cleveland, announced a merger with Harry Holland Co., based in Detroit, in a deal that combines two Midwestern regional distributors.

announced the opening of a new laboratory facility for the company's adhesives raw-materials business.

formally dedicated an expansion of its Piscataway, NJ, research and development and technical-services facilities.

appointed L.V. Lomas Ltd., Brampton, Ontario, exclusive distributor of EM Industries' Afflair effect pigments to the coatings, plastics and printing industries in Canada

appointed distributor of Laurel Products L.L.C.'s Ultraflon specialty and standard PTFE micropowders.

business unit has relocated its headquarters from Marl, Germany, to Parsippany, NJ

Peter Lewis, director of Communications and Environmental Affairs with Sun Chemical Corp.'s Colors Group, died suddenly April 28 after suffering a heart attack. He was 55.