Eastman Chemical Co. announced earnings from continuing operations of $1.40 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2012 versus $1.44 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2011, excluding $33 million of financing, transaction and integration costs in the second quarter of 2012 related to the acquisition of Solutia and a $15 million gain in the second quarter of 2011 from the sale of a previously impaired asset.
Element Materials Technology announced the acquisition of Materials Engineering Research Laboratory Limited (MERL) headquartered in Hitchin, Hertfordshhttps://admin-pcimag.epublishing.com/admin/article/general/xml#ire, UK.
Vertellus Specialties Inc., a manufacturer of castor oil, castor oil polyols and derivatives for the coatings, adhesive, sealant and elastomer markets, announced that effective Aug. 15, 2012, Palmer Holland will be its authorized distributor.