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ChemQuest, Plasmatreat Announce Surface Conditioning Collaboration

The ChemQuest Group Inc. and Plasmatreat North America recently announced they have entered into an agreement.

February 1, 2017

Plasmatreat will supply plasma surface conditioning equipment to the ChemQuest Technology Institute.

OMNOVA Announces Business Structure Changes

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. recently announced its intention to establish a new reporting structure with two segments.

January 31, 2017

One segment will focus on OMNOVA’s specialty businesses and one on the company’s more mature businesses.

U.S. Chemical Production Ends 2016 on Soft Note

The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index fell 0.2% in December.

January 31, 2017

In December, chemical production was lower across all regions.

Morales Elected PPG CFO, Sklarsky Retires

PPG recently announced that its board of directors has elected Vincent J. Morales to serve as senior vice president and chief financial officer.

January 30, 2017

Morales will replace Frank S. Sklarsky as CFO, who has announced his retirement.

SARTOMER AMERICAS: Technical Booklet

January 27, 2017

A new technical booklet is available from this company.

Siegwerk Adds Laminating Machine

Siegwerk recently announced it has added a Labo Combi 400 laminator to its technical center.

January 27, 2017

The new machine adds laminating capabilities to the existing testing skills at its European site.

PPG Fourth Quarter 2016 Sales Down 1%

PPG recently reported fourth quarter 2016 net sales of $3.5 billion, down more than 1% vs. the prior year.

January 26, 2017

Reported net income in the fourth quarter of 2016 from continuing operations was $77 million.

ASHLAND: Marine Gelcoats

January 26, 2017

A new marine gelcoat is available from this company.

PPG Acquires Chinese Coatings Company

PPG recently announced that it has acquired assets of the Shenzhen-based Futian Xinshi.

January 25, 2017

With approximate sales of $15 million in 2016, Futian distributes its products in China through a network of more than 200 distributors.

Feldman Appoints AkzoNobel Business Director

AkzoNobel recently announced that Steven Feldman has been appointed business director of protective coatings, North America.

January 24, 2017

In this role, Feldman will be responsible for developing the strategic sales and growth initiatives related to linings products.

H.B. Fuller to Open Aerospace Manufacturing Center of Excellence

DELO Reports Record Revenue for Fiscal Year

WACKER’s Polymers Division Gets New Leader

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June 15, 2026

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September 14, 2026

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