Evans Analytical Group Inc. (EAG), a global provider of surface analysis and materials characterization services, microelectronics “release to production” services, and electronic failure analysis services, has acquired Chemir Analytical Services and its affiliates, CAS-MI Laboratories and Cyanta Analytical Services.
Cabot Corp., producer of carbon black, plans to invest more than $180 million between now and 2013 to expand manufacturing capacity in some of the fastest-growing regions of the world.
OMNOVA Solutions’ Performance Chemicals facilities in Mogadore, OH, and Akron, OH, were presented with 2010 Awards for Excellence in Environmental, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) Performance from the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council (OCTC).
Dow Microbial Control, a business group of The Dow Chemical Co. (Dow), announced that after five years of evaluation, its active substance DCOIT (4,5-Dichloro-2-octyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one) has been recommended by the EU Competent Authority for approval and inclusion into the Annex I of the Biocidal Products Directive for Product Type 21: antifouling products.
DSM is expanding its innovation activities in the area of formulated coatings and composites with the formation of a DSM Functional Materials Business Unit.
Huntsman Polyurethanes has appointed Lintech International LLC, a specialty supplier of industrial chemicals and minerals, as a new southwest U.S. distribution partner for the adhesives, coatings and elastomers market.