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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.
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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.
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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.
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RPM Subsidiaries Form Euclid Group

The Euclid Group has announced it has been formed by joining several RPM International Inc. subsidiaries.
January 23, 2017
The predominant operating companies are Euclid Chemical, Eucomex, Toxement, Cave, Viapol, Flowcrete, RPM Belgium, and Vandex.
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BYK Opens Moscow Lab

BYK recently announced the opening of a laboratory for its application technology.
January 18, 2017
The lab is more than 125 sq m and provides professional support and additive solutions.
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Keeping Canada Dry with Waterproof Sealants

An adhesives and sealants manufacturer helps a Canadian hospital to avoid water issues in additions.
January 2, 2017
When the Hawkesbury District & General Hospital (HGH) decided to build two large additions to its community hospital in Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada, construction officials knew there was a big problem to solve.
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RPM to Acquire Dutch Coatings Company

RPM International Inc. recently announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire SPS Group.
December 27, 2016
Located in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands, SPS will operate as part of RPM’s Rust-Oleum European business.
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