Millennium Chemicals, Red Bank, NJ, announced that it would not exercise its right to purchase Occidental Chemical Co.'s interest in the joint-venture business Equistar on a ratable basis.
ElizaNor Polymer Inc., Princeton Junction, NJ, said it has filed a patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a new polymer technology .
Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM), Decatur, IL, announced plans to assume direct marketing of industrial ethanol products for delivery beginning Jan. 1, 2003.
Akzo Nobel announced an agreement to acquire Plascon UK's United Kingdom and Ireland specialty paint businesses, which manufacture high-performance coatings for a range of decorative and protective markets.
Akzo Nobel announced an agreement with Korean joint-venture partner Daihan Ink & Paint Manufacturing Co. Ltd. to acquire the DPI's manufacturing site in Chilseo, South Korea.
ICI plc announced an agreement to sell its 30% stake in the Huntsman International Holdings joint venture to CSFB Global Opportunities Partners L.P. for ¿295 million, or approximately $430 million.
Noveon Inc. announced the acquisition of technology and other assets from American Finish & Chemical Co. as part of a strategy to expand its Performance Coatings business.