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.
Day-Glo Color Corp., Cleveland, has acquired the fluorescent pigment business unit of Sun Chemical Corp. in a transaction involving the transfer of inventory, equipment and intellectual property.
The Dutch Boy Paint business of The Sherwin-Williams Co., Cleveland, has introduced a "Twist & Pour" all-plastic gallon container with a twist-off lid, side handle and pour spout.
Professional Paint Inc. and Jones-Blair Co. announced the completion of Professional Paint's acquisition of Jones-Blair's 27 service centers and related dealer-distribution operations through Professional Paint's newly formed, wholly owned subsidiary Stellar Kwal Paint.
has received General Motors Corp.'s Supplier of the Year award in recognition of PPG's performance, quality, service, technology, and value in supplying coatings and glass for GM operations worldwide during 2001.