The Mead Corp. and Westvaco Corp. announced a merger agreement that would create a major global supplier of packaging, coated and specialty papers, consumer and office products, and specialty chemicals.
The Sherwin-Williams Co.'s General Polymers Corp. division has acquired the EnviroLastic brand of polyurea protective coatings from EnviroChem Technologies, a manufacturer of polyurea coatings.
Russell-Stanley has joined Containers America L.L.C., a consortium of six regional steel drum companies that offers supply and service capabilities on a nationwide basis.
Rohm and Haas Co.and the Japanese specialty-chemicals manufacturer Chemicrea Inc. announced a global manufacturing and distribution agreement involving the manufacture of certain isothiazolone biocides.
Deeks will market Cargill's linseed, soya, sunflower, and canola oils, the Dilulin reactive diluent, and related products in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and surrounding areas.