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Johnson Polymer L.L.C. announced the termination of a global polyurethanes technical and commercial alliance with Essential Industries.

PPG Industries and Kansai Paint of Japan announced plans to launch an automotive-coatings alliance that will focus on sales to the global OEM market.

Hoover Materials Handling Group, Inc., has purchased a Mazak Laser to add to its ISO 9001:2000 production facility located in Beatrice, Neb.

Asian Paints (India) Ltd. announced plans to divest its 89.6% ownership stake in its Mauritius subsidiary Asian Paints (Mauritius) Ltd. in a plan to exit its operations in the country.

- Eastman Chemical Co. said the Chinese government has awarded the company a certificate of Environmental Labeling Type II, known in China as the "Green Label," for Texanol ester alcohol and TXIB plasticizer.

Rhodia announced the start of production for the company's Rhodiasolv RPDE solvent at the Yangsan, Korea, plant operated by DongAh Chemical Co. Ltd.

Daiwa Can Co. announced the launch of DS Containers Inc., a Batavia, Ill.-based company that will initially manufacture aerosol cans.

The Flood Co. announced the formal dedication of the company's newly expanded and renovated Research and Development Center, named in honor of former Chairman and CEO Earl F. Flood.

PPG Industries Inc. announced that Coatings Scientist Kurt Olson and two other significant contributors to business and technology achievements have been elected to the PPG Collegium, the company's highest research and development honor.

Reichhold Inc. announced the creation of a team of Business Development representatives focusing on new-product introductions in the coatings industry.