Kerr-McGee announced the completion of the acquisition of Kemira Oyj’s titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigment operations in Savannah, GA.

U.S. Can announced that a group led by Chairman and CEO Paul W. Jones has proposed a buyout of the company.

IAL Consultants, London, has acquired Information Research Limited (IRL).

Lyondell Chemical completed the sale of its worldwide polyols business and an equity stake in its U.S. propylene oxide business to Bayer AG for $2.5 billion.

Rohm and Haas has completed its acquisition of Acima.

W.R. Grace has acquired International Protective Coatings.

H.B. Fuller Co.’s Foster Products has acquired the mastics, adhesives, sealants and coatings business of Childers Products.

Andrew Vogel, the founder of Iowa-based Diamond Vogel Paints, died March 6 in Orange City, IA.

Tikkurila Paints Oy began production at a new coatings plant in Ramenskoye, Russia.

The Powder Coating Institute announced the awarding of scholarship funds to five educational institutions.