BASF Automotive Refinish announced the opening of a new Regional Training Centre in Toronto.

BASF AG said it plans to boost its investments in Latin America by $500 million through the year 2005.

The Dow Chemical Co. expects to complete a capacity expansion and process-technology improvements at epoxy-resin and epichlorohydrin production facilities by the end of the year.

Sun Chemical announced a restructuring of its various Colors Group businesses into industry-specific global business units.

RPM said its board of directors has adopted a “shareholder rights plan.”

ROPAK Materials Handling Group has changed its name to LINPAC Materials Handling.

Lomas International announced a company name change to Lintech International.

United States Bronze Powders has appointed Abner Hood exclusive sales agent for U.S. Bronze, U.S. Aluminum and U.S. Coatings Technology products in nine Midwestern states.

PPG Industries announced an agreement to acquire PRC-DeSoto International.

RPM announced a restructuring and consolidation program that will result in the closing of 23 facilities.