PPG Industries completed the major elements of its previously announced acquisition of ICI plc’s automotive-refinish and industrial-coatings businesses in Europe and the Americas.

RPM has acquired DAP Products and DAP Canada from Wassall plc for $290 million in cash.

Chemcentral has been named a winner of the 1999 Chemical Product Stewardship Award.

CFC International has been presented the “Outstanding Performer” award by Abbott Laboratories for the fourth consecutive year.

Baxenden Chemicals has appointed Tri-iso agent for the West Coast.

After lengthy delays, BF Goodrich completed its merger with Coltec Industries.

AlliedSignal and Honeywell jointly reported that both companies have received a request for additional information about their proposed merger from the U.S. Department of Justice.

JLM Industries and ICI plc announced an agreement for the sale of the Colours and Industrial Chemicals Division of ICI South Africa.

Color Wheel Paints & Coatings announced an agreement with International Protective Coatings to distribute industrial coatings in Florida.

PPG Industries announced the installation of a new automotive electrocoat system that the company says is expected to “revolutionize” the automotive finishing processes.