IMCD Group B.V. has reached a binding agreement with Warwick International Group Ltd., based in Mostyn, North Wales, for the sale of its specialty chemical distribution companies.
On June 30, 2010, the Annual General Meeting of ALTANA AG adopted a resolution to transfer the remaining shares to the majority shareholder SKion GmbH in return for a cash compensation of EUR 15.01 per share.
Gaco Western, manufacturer of elastomeric coatings and polyurethane spray foam for the construction and waterproofing industries, announced that Pat Hatem will join the company as the new Vice President of Operations at its manufacturing facility in Waukesha, WI.
Michelman’s push to better serve its Pacific Rim customers is continuing with key hires and promotions within the company’s Asian Chemical Specialties commercial team.
The $10 billion titanium dioxide industry improved profitability in 2009 compared to 2008, as variable costs reduced at a faster rate than selling prices.
ISO has published a new technical report, ISO/TR 11360:2010, Nanotechnologies – Methodology for the Classification and Categorization of Nanomaterials. The report offers a comprehensive, globally harmonized methodology for classifying nanomaterials.