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The Southern Society for Coatings Technology’s 64th Annual Technology and Education Conference is scheduled for April 25-27.

Dennis H. Reilley has resigned as executive vice president and COO of DuPont to become president, CEO and a director of Praxair.

The EPA said Pan Chemical has agreed to make $70,000 in operational improvements as the result of the company’s voluntary disclosure of environmental violations.

General Motors, Ford and Daimler Chrysler announced plans to form an Internet purchasing joint venture designed to streamline business with the companies’ array of suppliers.

David R. Bauer will receive the prestigious Roy W. Tess Award in Coatings for 2000.

DuPont announced plans to start up a third production line for titanium dioxide (TiO₂) at the company’s New Johnsonville plant.

Dexter has authorized the company’s management and its financial advisor, Lehman Brothers, to explore “all strategic options” to “maximize shareholder value in the short term.”

Coatings Research Group has announced the appointment of Jacquelynn Savoca as executive director.

The company said Charles E. “Chuck” Bunch, 50, has been named executive vice president.

Paint & Coatings Industry (PCI) magazine has re-launched its Web site, www.pcimag.com (PCIOnline).