Michelman has established a joint venture (JV) with Maruyoshi Chemical Co. Ltd., a chemical trading company and a developer and manufacturer of specialty waterborne polyolefin emulsions based in Gifu, Japan.
PPG Industries has expanded its aerospace business operations in Japan with the relocation of its application support center to a site in Miyoshi that supports increased production capacity, adds warehouse space and affords new service capabilities.
Following an announcement in June 2013, AkzoNobel has agreed to sell 67 of its 72 German decorative paints stores to five independent wholesale distributors.
Arkema announced a plan to divest its two South African subsidiaries, Arkema Resins Proprietary Ltd. and Harveys Composites Proprietary Ltd., to South African company Ferro Industrial Products Proprietary Ltd.
A unique crowdsourcing competition from The Dow Chemical Co. (Dow) and InnoCentive is offering a $15,000 top prize and the opportunity of a long-term collaboration.
HMG Paints Ltd., Manchester, UK, and Manchester Communication Academy have created a pioneering project to encourage the entrepreneurial ambitions of the students of Harpurhey, Manchester.