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For the first half of 2017, AkzoNobel reported an increase in volumes by 2%, driven by Decorative Paints and Specialty Chemicals, and an increase in overall revenue of 4%, mainly due to volume growth and acquisitions.

Clariant and Huntsman Corp. have presented the first update to shareholders on the planned merger of the two companies.

AkzoNobel's Specialty Chemicals business has finalized the first application agreement for biobased polymers to result from its collaboration with specialty polymers company Itaconix.

Axalta Coating Systems has made a binding offer to acquire the European and Chinese operations of IVA, one of the world’s leading wire enamel manufacturers, from its parent company Superior Essex.

RPM International Inc. reported record sales for its fiscal fourth quarter and year ended May 31, 2017. Net income and diluted earnings per share for both periods declined following impairment charges and other non-repeating items earlier in the year, as well as a one-time severance charge in the fourth quarter.

Specialty chemicals distributor Dunleary Inc. announced new business partners and acquisitions:  D. N. Lukens Inc. and D & F Distributing Inc.

Elkem has integrated two Chinese entities into the Elkem Group and has renamed Bluestar Silicones as Elkem Silicones.

The introduction of a practical emissions mitigation framework for the Olympic Games Rio 2016 has earned The Dow Chemical Co., Midland, Michigan, a win of its own — the Green Sports Alliance’s Environmental Innovator of the Year award.

BYK Additives & Instruments held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new integrated site located in Shanghai Chemical Industry Park.

RPM International Inc. has acquired Key Resin Co., a manufacturer of polymer flooring and coating systems.