Nordson Corp. has reported third-quarter sales that were strongly improved over the same period a year ago and all-time quarterly records for operating profit, net income and diluted earnings per share.

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.

Nalco has announced the acquisition of substantially all of the businesses and assets of Fabrication Technologies Inc., Casper, WY.

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.

Nubiola is expanding the manufacturing capacity of ultramarine violets and pinks by 30 percent in the Llodio (Basque Country, Spain) production plant.

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) has released three new market survey reports.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has set forth new regulations that mandate greenhouse gas reporting in the U.S. carbon black industry.

The $10 billion titanium dioxide industry improved profitability in 2009 compared to 2008, as variable costs reduced at a faster rate than selling prices.