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Editor’s Memo: Steady Dedication

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May 1, 2013

I’m writing this column one day after the horrific terror attacks in Boston. Authorities are unsure whether the origination was domestic or foreign, and we’ve all got more questions than answers. The thoughts and prayers of all of us at ASI are with those affected by the attacks.

Weak European Demand Impacts Akzo Nobel’s First Quarter Revenue

April 30, 2013

Akzo Nobel N.V. recently reported a 7% revenue decrease in the 2013 first quarter compared with the same period last year.

Thomas Named Ferro President and CEO

April 29, 2013

Ferro Corp. recently announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Peter T. Thomas president and CEO, effective immediately.

PPG First Quarter Sales Flat

April 26, 2013

PPG Industries recently reported first quarter 2013 net sales from continuing operations of $3.3 billion, equal with the prior year.

CRODA: Dispersant

April 24, 2013

Zephrym ColorFX is a novel amine functional dispersant technology that reportedly allows for the development of coatings with richer, deeper and truer colors.

EMERALD KALAMA CHEMICAL: Plasticizer

April 22, 2013

This company, a business group of Emerald Performance Materials, has introduced Kalama™ K-FLEX^®850P, a new phthalate-free plasticizer.

PPG to Acquire Deft

April 22, 2013

PPG Industries recently announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of Deft Inc., a privately owned specialty coatings company based in Irvine, Calif.

Mapei Acquires Turkey Plant

April 19, 2013

Mapei SpA recently announced it has acquired 100% of the Turkish company Wallmerk Construction Chemicals Building Industry and Trade Inc.

FISNAR: Spray Control System

April 11, 2013

This company has enhanced its SV2000N series of close tolerance, minimum overspray valves with a SVC100 controller that reportedly manages the functions necessary to provide repeatable and precise spray performance.