For the third time since 2002, BASF has been named a General Motors Supplier of the Year for exceptional performance as a global supplier of automotive OEM coatings.
Akzo Nobel N.V. and Sico Inc. jointly announced on June 1, 2006, that Sico shareholders holding approximately 97% of the outstanding Sico common shares on a fully diluted basis and all of the Sico Class B preferred shares have accepted the Offer dated April 25, 2006, of 9168-1528 Québec Inc.
The Dow Chemical Company has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Union Carbide Corporation, will invest in new ethyleneamine capacity that will significantly advance Dow's ability to meet market demand for the two largest-volume ethyleneamine homologues globally and in North America - ethylenediamine (EDA) and diethylenetriamine (DETA).
The Coating Resins and Construction Chemicals businesses of Hexion Specialty Chemicals announced its new distribution network designed to enhance support and service to customers in North America.