21 Feb 2008
PPG acquires NanoProducts Corporation
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has recently acquired the assets and intellectual property of NanoProducts Corporation, Longmont, Colo., a producer of nanoproduct materials and a developer of nanoproduct technology. Terms were not disclosed.
21 Feb 2008
Borealis demonstrates award-winning innovations to automotive industry
Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, will demonstrate the award-winning benefits of its pioneering polypropylene (PP) solutions to key decision makers in the automotive industry at the VDI “Plastics in Automotive Engineering” International Conference from March 5-6, 2008 in Mannheim, Germany.
19 Feb 2008
LARGEST PLASTIC PIPE CONFERENCE EVER
Budapest. Organisers of the XIV Pipes Conference expect this year’s event to be the largest ever. The conference brings together the global plastic pipe community and will be held from 22 – 24 September 2008 at the Marriott Hotel in Budapest.
18 Feb 2008
Rohm and Haas Appoints New China President
Shanghai, China, February 18, 2008 –Rohm and Haas Company (NYSE:ROH) announces today that Du Hua is appointed as Rohm and Haas China President, based in the company’s China Research Development Center (CRDC) in Shanghai. Du Hua is also appointed a Vice President of the company and a member of its global Leadership Council. He is transitioning to his new responsibilities immediately.
15 Feb 2008
CHEMTURA RAISES PRICES ON POLYBOND® POLYPROPYLENE-BASED COUPLING AGENTS AND ROYALTUF® IMPACT MODIFIERS
Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) is announcing a worldwide off list price increase of $0.44/kg for polypropylene based Polymer Modifiers (POLYBOND® 1001/1002/3000/3002/3150/3200), and Royaltuf® 485 and 498, effective March 1, 2008, or where contracts allow.
14 Feb 2008
CHEMTURA SHOWCASES ADVANCEMENTS IN HOT CAST URETHANE SYSTEMS, FLAME RETARDANTS AND POLYOL STABILIZERS AT PU TECH INDIA 2008
Chemtura Corporation (NYSE: CEM), a world leader in hot-cast urethane pre polymers and polymer additives, will showcase its latest innovations at UTECH India, Booth 047, including:
14 Feb 2008
PPG quarterly earnings per share up 30 percent on best volume growth in 3 years
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) recently reported record sales for the fourth quarter of $2.9 billion, surpassing the prior year’s fourth quarter results by 15 percent. Fourth quarter net income was $200 million, or $1.21 per share, and was comprised of net income from continuing operations of $193 million, or $1.17 per share, and income from discontinued operations, net of tax, of $7 million, or 4 cents per share. Fourth quarter earnings per share from continuing operations represents a 30-percent increase over the prior year’s quarter.
