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RPM said its board of directors has adopted a “shareholder rights plan.”

ROPAK Materials Handling Group has changed its name to LINPAC Materials Handling.

Lomas International announced a company name change to Lintech International.

United States Bronze Powders has appointed Abner Hood exclusive sales agent for U.S. Bronze, U.S. Aluminum and U.S. Coatings Technology products in nine Midwestern states.

PPG Industries announced an agreement to acquire PRC-DeSoto International.

RPM announced a restructuring and consolidation program that will result in the closing of 23 facilities.

Donald M. Alstadt, a 55-year veteran of the Lord Corp., will retire as chairman of the board, effective Jan. 1, 2000.

Lilly Industries announced plans to expand its Wood Coatings Research and Development facilities at the company’s High Point, NC, Technology Center.

John Bernie, managing director of the Paint Research Association (PRA) since 1986, has stepped down from the post due to ill health.

Dow Chemical and Union Carbide announced a definitive merger agreement that would create a chemical-industry giant rivalling DuPont for the top spot among U.S. chemical companies.