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Second-Quarter Approval Seen For Dow-Carbide Merger

February 29, 2000

The Dow Chemical Co. and Union Carbide Corp. said they expect the regulatory review of the companies' proposed merger ...

PPG Acquires Texas-Based Monarch Paint Co.

February 29, 2000

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PPG Industries Inc. has acquired Monarch Paint Co., an architectural-coatings producer ...

ISP, Dexter Continue To Wage Takeover Battle

February 29, 2000

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The top executives of Dexter Corp. and International Specialty Products (ISP) continued to clash over ISP's proposed hostile takeover of Dexter ...

City Of St. Louis Files Lead Lawsuit

February 29, 2000

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The city of St. Louis became the latest party to file suit against former suppliers of lead pigments and lead-based paint ...

Sovereign Specialty Chemicals Sells Most Of Company

February 29, 2000

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Sovereign Specialty Chemicals L.P. has completed the sale of 75% of its 100% ownership of Sovereign Specialty Chemicals to an investor group led by AEA Investors Inc.

Regional Paint Companies Announce Launch of Paint America Alliance

February 29, 2000

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Three major regional coatings manufacturers announced the launch of Paint America ...

Pacific NW Symposium Scheduled For May 11-13

February 29, 2000

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The Annual Spring Symposium of the Pacific Northwest Society for Coatings Technology is scheduled for May 11-13 at the Ocean Point Resort ...

PPG Rolls Out Coatings Developments At Auto Show In Detroit

February 29, 2000

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PPG Industries Inc. spotlighted a number of automotive-coatings technology developments at the recent North American International Auto Show in Detroit ...

PPG Announces Launch Of Online Sales Capabilities

February 29, 2000

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PPG Industries Inc. announced the launch of OneSource Coatings.com, a Web site that offers online shopping and services for industrial-coatings users.

Obituary: Greg S. Niedt; Steelcote Co. Executive

February 29, 2000

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Greg S. Niedt, a longtime executive with Steelcote Manufacturing Co, died Jan. 31 of cancer.

What the AkzoNobel–Axalta Merger Means for the Future of Coatings

AkzoNobel and Axalta Announce $25 Billion Merger

WACKER Plans More Than 1,500 Job Cuts

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