The U.S. EPA has awarded Clariant its New Chemicals Program P2 Recognition Project Award for the company’s Exolit® OP 560, a new-generation, non-halogenated flame retardant.
Fitz Chem Corp. was honored by Cognis Corp. – Care Chemicals with the 2008 Silver Performance Award in appreciation of continued partnership and devotion to the success of the company.
The Munich-based chemical Group WACKER has recently finished expansion of its Shanghai Technical Center located at Shanghai Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Shanghai, China.
Tikkurila, which is responsible for Kemira’s paints and coatings business, has acquired the remaining 30 percent of shares in two St. Petersburg, Russia-based paint companies.
DISA Group, a molding and casting technology company, has merged with Wheelabrator Group, a surface preparation technology company, to form a leading metallic parts enhancement company.
Dura Chemicals Inc., a producer of high-quality metal organics, has announced that Hall Technologies Inc. will serve as a new agent for the company’s line of organic products, including those in the paint, UPR, lubricant and grease industries.