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RPM Acquires Floor Coatings Company

January 31, 2014

RPM International Inc. recently announced that its Rust-Oleum Group has acquired Citadel Restoration and Repair Inc.

Huntsman to Expand Global Polyetheramines Capacity

January 28, 2014

The Performance Products division of Huntsman Corp. recently announced plans to expand its global polyetheramines (PEA) capacity.

O’Connell Named Acucote VP

January 24, 2014

Acucote Inc. recently announced it has appointed Dan O’Connell to the position of vice president.

AkzoNobel CFO to Step Down

January 23, 2014

Keith Nichols, chief financial officer (CFO) and member of the Board of Management, has decided to step down at the end of June after eight years with the company.

PPG Reports Record Fourth Quarter Sales

January 22, 2014

PPG Industries recently reported record fourth quarter 2013 net sales from continuing operations of $3.7 billion, up 14%.

Housing Markets Continue to Show Gradual Improvement

January 10, 2014

Markets in 56 out of the approximately 350 metro areas nationwide returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity.

Bausch Named PPG Global Industrial Coatings VP

January 9, 2014

PPG Industries recently announced that Shelley J. Bausch will join the company as vice president, global industrial coatings.

Market Trends: Growth Continues for Asia-Pacific Coatings Market

The five largest coatings suppliers in the Asia-Pacific Region are projected to capture 28% of worldwide sales in 2013.

January 2, 2014

Coating consumption in the Asia-Pacific region is projected to be 16.45 million tons worth $48.3 billion in 2013, according to the consulting firm Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney.

Michelman Establishes Emulsions Joint Venture in Japan

December 26, 2013

Michelman recently announced it has established a joint venture with Maruyoshi Chemical Co., Ltd.

PPG Expands Aerospace Business Operations in Japan

December 23, 2013

PPG Industries recently announced it has expanded its aerospace business operations in Japan with the relocation of its application support center to a site in Miyoshi.