DSM Desotech Inc. announced plans to expand production of UV-cure materials with the purchase of a manufacturing facility in Stanley, NC.

DuPont announced the debut of "Vision," the first in a series of visual presentations highlighting current trends in automotive-interior materials and exterior finishes.

The Dow Chemical Co. announced an agreement to acquire the polyurethanes business of EniChem S.p.A. of Italy.

Scandinavian Color Institute has appointed NCS Color Center/USA distributor for the American market.

Degussa-Hüls Corp.’s SIVENTO Division has appointed Kohl Marketing Inc. distributor of the SIVENTO organosilanes product line in the southeastern United States.

Bayer AG, Leverkusen, Germany, announced plans to build production facilities for polyurethane coatings raw materials near Shanghai, China.

PPG Industries Inc. has declined to renew its sponsorship contracts with Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 2001 season.

Earthkote International announced a partnership with FORTA.

United Mineral & Chemical has appointed GRUCO, Florence, KY, sales agent in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, southern Indiana, and western Pennsylvania.

Royal Vopak has completed the acquisition of Ellis & Everard of the United Kingdom.