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The Vincentz Network, Hannover, Germany, has released a new book, “Formulating Adhesives and Sealants,” by Bodo Müller and Walter Rath.

Chemists modeling fluid properties as part of paint and coatings development who are interested in achieving top performance from graphical processing units (GPUs) in diverse applications using Monte Carlo simulations can now obtain an updated version of NAG numeric routines for GPUs from the Numerical Algorithms Group (NAG), Oxford, UK.

Manufacturers can now learn all about the basics of prepaint and coil-coated metal by viewing the National Coil Coating Association’s (NCCA) new e-learning module, “Prepaint 101.”

Beyond Benign Foundation, Cytec Industries Inc. and Sopheon Corp. have formed the iSUSTAIN Alliance to promote green chemistry awareness in the global chemical industry.

AkzoNobel has completed its acquisition of the Dow Chemical Co.’s powder coatings activities.

Eastman Chemical Co. has completed the acquisition of Genovique Specialties Corp., a leading global producer of specialty plasticizers, benzoic acid and sodium benzoate.

NETZSCH Fine Particle Technology LLC has acquired the Premier Mill business of SPX Corp.

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. has acquired The Dow Chemical Co.’s hollow-sphere plastic pigment (HPP) product line.

Double Bond USA has selected Brenntag Specialties to be the exclusive U.S. distributor for Double Bond’s UV-cure raw materials.

The Sherwin-Williams Co. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Becker Acroma Industrial Wood Coatings, a subsidiary of AB Wilh. Becker.