Daily Chemical News

Plug Power Announces Closing of Over-Allotment in Connection With Common Stock Offering

2005-09-02T13:14:00.000-07:00

Plug Power Announces Closing of Over-Allotment in Connection With Common Stock Offering LATHAM, N.Y., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) today announced that it has completed the sale of 1,000,000 additional shares of its common stock pursuant to the underwriters exercise of their over-allotment option in connection with the Company's recent common stock offering. The shares

Argus Media Makes Hurricane Katrina Impact News Feed Available

2005-09-02T13:11:00.000-07:00

Argus Media Makes Hurricane Katrina Impact News Feed Available HOUSTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Argus Media has made their news feed on the impact of Hurricane Katrina on energy markets free to read. Please see website below for the latest information on infrastructure outages, supply issues, prices and other market related news.http://www.argusmediagroup.com/katrina.html Here is a sample of

Tanker Car to Be Removed Today; Rail Car Leak Safely Contained; Claims Number Provided

2005-09-02T12:24:00.000-07:00

Tanker Car to Be Removed Today; Rail Car Leak Safely Contained; Claims Number Provided HOUSTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) announces that the tank car leak in Cincinnati has been completely and safely contained. The leak, which started on Sunday, resulted in no known injuries or property damage. Environmental authorities have determined that the

Daramic annonce un supplément carburant mondial

2005-09-02T12:12:00.000-07:00

Daramic annonce un supplément carburant mondialCHARLOTTE, Caroline du Nord, September 2/PRNewswire/ -- Afin de répondre à l'augmentation du coût de traitement du pétrole, dugaz naturel et de l'énergie, Daramic va appliquer un supplément carburantmondial de 6 % à partir du 1er octobre 2005, ou dès que possible là où lescontrats le permettent. << Les augmentations du coût du pétrole et de

Dionex Corporation to Present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Growth Forum 7.0

2005-09-02T11:41:00.000-07:00

Dionex Corporation to Present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Growth Forum 7.0 SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dionex Corporation (NASDAQ:DNEX) announced today that it will present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Growth Forum 7.0 on Thursday, September 8, 2005 at 3:50 p.m. (Eastern Time).Dr. Lukas Braunschweiler, President and Chief Executive Officer, will give an overview of the

Daramic Anuncia Sobretaxa de Energia Global

2005-09-02T11:21:00.000-07:00

Daramic Anuncia Sobretaxa de Energia GlobalCHARLOTTE, Carolina do Norte, 2 de setembro /PR Newswire/ -- Para solucionar as questões relacionadas com os aumentos no custo do processamento de petróleo, gás natural e energia, a Daramic implementará uma sobretaxa de energia global de 6% em vigor a partir de 1 de outubro de 2005 ou o mais rápido possível permitido em contratos em certos casos."

BASF Provides $1 Million in Aid to Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts

2005-09-02T11:13:00.000-07:00

BASF Provides $1 Million in Aid to Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BASF today announced that it will donate $1 million to agencies supporting Hurricane Katrina relief and recovery efforts in the company's site communities in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas.In addition to direct cash donations, the company has established the BASF

Element Six entwickelt Long-Life-Düse aus synthetischen Diamanten

2005-09-02T10:56:00.000-07:00

Element Six entwickelt Long-Life-Düse aus synthetischen DiamantenCUIJK, Niederlande, September 2/PRNewswire/ -- Element Six gibt bekannt, dass das Unternehmen eine Reihe von neuen,langlebigen Düsen aus synthetischen Diamanten entwickelt hat. Die extremeVerschleissfestigkeit von Diamanten sowie deren thermische und chemischeEigenschaften machen sie zum idealen Material für Düsen und Öffnungen,

Daramic kündigt globalen Energie-Zuschlag an

2005-09-02T10:46:00.000-07:00

Daramic kündigt globalen Energie-Zuschlag anCHARLOTTE, North Carolina, September 2/PRNewswire/ -- Als Reaktion auf die gestiegenen Kosten bei der Verarbeitung von Öl,Erdgas und Energie wird Daramic ab dem 1. Oktober 2005 (oder so schnell wieentsprechend den jeweiligen Verträgen möglich) einen globalenEnergie-Zuschlag von 6% implementieren. "Die steigenden Kosten für Öl und Energie sind

VisEn Medical Announces the Launch of an Industry-First FMT Imaging System and Optical Probe Product Line

2005-09-02T10:23:00.000-07:00

VisEn Medical Announces the Launch of an Industry-First FMT Imaging System and Optical Probe Product LineBacked by 18 Abstracts at the 4th Annual Meeting of the Society For Molecular Imaging CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- VisEn Medical today announced that it will formally launch its Fluorescence Molecular Tomography ("FMT") system and optical probe product line at the Fourth Annual

Element Six annonce une buse en diamant synthétique à << longue durée de vie >>

2005-09-02T10:02:00.000-07:00

Element Six annonce une buse en diamant synthétique à << longue durée de vie >>CUIJK, Pays-Bas, September 2/PRNewswire/ -- La société Element Six est heureuse d'annoncer sa nouvelle gamme de busesen diamant synthétique à << longue durée de vie >>. Les propriétés chimiqueset thermiques du diamant,associées à son extrême résistance mécanique, en font un matériau de choix idéal pour les buses et

Air Products Foundation Donates $100,000 to American Red Cross

2005-09-02T09:49:00.000-07:00

Air Products Foundation Donates $100,000 to American Red Cross LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Air Products Foundation is making a $100,000 donation to the Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund of the American Red Cross to help the recovery efforts in the heavily damaged areas of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.Extensive damage caused by Hurricane Katrina has impacted the

America's Chemical Makers' Statement on the Impact of Hurricane Katrina

2005-09-02T09:44:00.000-07:00

America's Chemical Makers' Statement on the Impact of Hurricane Katrina ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement of Jack N. Gerard, President and CEO of the American Chemistry Council:Our thoughts and prayers are with the millions of Americans in the gulf coast region who have lost their loved ones, homes and livelihoods due to the devastation of hurricane Katrina. It

Element Six anuncia su pulverizador de diamante de "larga duración"

2005-09-02T09:09:00.001-07:00

Element Six anuncia su pulverizador de diamante de "larga duración"CUIJK, Paises Bajos, September 2/PRNewswire/ -- Element Six se complace al anunciar su nueva gama de pulverizadoressintéticos de diamante de "larga duración". La extremada resistencia de losdiamantes en cuanto al desgaste y a la temperatura, además de las propiedadestérmicas, le convierten en el material seleccionado para los

Spartech Corporation Completes Divestiture of Corrugated Sheet Business

2005-09-02T09:09:00.000-07:00

Spartech Corporation Completes Divestiture of Corrugated Sheet Business ST. LOUIS, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spartech Corporation (NYSE:SEH) announced today it has completed the divestiture of its Corrugated Sheet business to Coroplast, a division of Great Pacific Enterprises Inc. and the market leader in corrugated plastic sheets and containers. The divested business located in Cornwall

Element Six Anuncia Bocal 'Long Life' de Diamante Sintético

2005-09-02T09:06:00.000-07:00

Element Six Anuncia Bocal 'Long Life' de Diamante SintéticoCUIJK, Países Baixos, 2 de setembro /PR Newswire/ -- Element Six tem a satisfação de anunciar uma nova variedade de bocais de diamante sintético "Long Life" (vida longa). As propriedades químicas, térmicas e de resistência ao desgaste o tornam o material ideal de escolha para orifícios e bocais que operam em ambientes agressivos de

Daramic Announces Global Energy Surcharge

2005-09-02T08:16:00.000-07:00

Daramic Announces Global Energy Surcharge CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- In order to address increases in the cost of processing oil, natural gas and energy, Daramic will implement a global energy surcharge of 6% effective October 1, 2005 or as soon as contractually allowable in certain cases."Increases in the cost of oil and energy have unfortunately become a significant issue for

Element Six Anuncia Boquilla de Diamante Sintético de Larga Duración

2005-09-02T08:10:00.000-07:00

Element Six Anuncia Boquilla de Diamante Sintético de Larga DuraciónCUIJK, Holanda, 2 de septiembre /PR Newswire/ -- Element Six se complace en anunciar una nueva variedad de boquillas de diamante sintético de larga duración. Las propiedades extremas de resistencia térmica, química y al desgaste del diamante hacen que sea un material ideal para orificios y boquillas que operan a alta

PolyOne to Update Third Quarter Outlook

2005-09-02T07:42:00.000-07:00

PolyOne to Update Third Quarter Outlook CLEVELAND, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PolyOne Corporation (NYSE:POL), a leading global polymer compounding and North American distribution company, today announced that it expects to update its third quarter 2005 outlook at the close of business on September 13, 2005. This action is part of PolyOne's effort to proactively inform investors at

Total Donates $1 Million to American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Effort

2005-09-02T07:22:00.000-07:00

Total Donates $1 Million to American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Effort HOUSTON, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S.-based affiliates of Total S.A. announced today a commitment of $1 million to the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund. This contribution will aid Hurricane Katrina relief efforts in the states of Louisiana and Mississippi, where the following Total affiliates conduct business:

Solutia Raises Prices for Nylon Carpet Fiber

2005-09-02T06:09:00.000-07:00

Solutia Raises Prices for Nylon Carpet Fiber ST. LOUIS, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Solutia Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SOLUQ) will increase the price on all nylon carpet fiber products by 8 to 12 percent for all shipments on or after Oct. 1, 2005."During the course of the summer, the prices of our oil-based raw materials and energy sources have reached new and sustained high levels. We have

New Additions to American Seeds, Inc. Accelerate Growth in Monsanto's Regional Seed Company Approach

2005-09-02T06:08:00.000-07:00

New Additions to American Seeds, Inc. Accelerate Growth in Monsanto's Regional Seed Company Approach ST. LOUIS, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Monsanto Company's (NYSE:MON) American Seeds, Inc. (ASI) subsidiary announced today it made five key strategic additions to its family of regional seed companies. The additions are expected to further bolster ASI's ability to help serve farmer-

Element Six Announces a 'Long Life' Synthetic Diamond Nozzle

2005-09-02T04:59:00.000-07:00

Element Six Announces a 'Long Life' Synthetic Diamond Nozzle CUIJK, Netherlands, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Element Six are pleased to announce a new range of "Long Life" synthetic diamond nozzles. Diamond's extreme wear resistant, thermal, and chemical properties make it an ideal material of choice for orifices and nozzles operating in high velocity or harsh production environments. Industrial

Element Six Announces a "Long Life" Synthetic Diamond Nozzle

2005-09-02T04:31:00.000-07:00

Element Six Announces a "Long Life" Synthetic Diamond NozzleCUIJK, The Netherlands, September 2/PRNewswire/ -- Element Six are pleased to announce a new range of "Long Life" syntheticdiamond nozzles. Diamond's extreme wear resistant, thermal, and chemicalproperties make it an ideal material of choice for orifices and nozzlesoperating in high velocity or harsh production environments.

Calgon Carbon Announces Hurricane Impact

2005-09-01T14:58:00.000-07:00

Calgon Carbon Announces Hurricane Impact PITTSBURGH, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Calgon Carbon Corporation (NYSE:CCC) announced today that its Pearl River Plant has been idle since Sunday, August 28, 2005 due to a mandatory evacuation order in advance of Hurricane Katrina. A preliminary inspection of the plant, conducted yesterday, indicated that the damage from the hurricane was limited,

APAC Offers Assistance to Local Communities

2005-09-01T13:52:00.000-07:00

APAC Offers Assistance to Local Communities ATLANTA, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ashland Paving And Construction, Inc. (APAC), a subsidiary of Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) has announced it sustained minimal business impact from Hurricane Katrina, and that it will offer assistance to affected communities.(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040113/ASHLANDLOGO )"Our first priority is the

Sunoco to Donate to Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts

2005-09-01T12:25:00.000-07:00

Sunoco to Donate to Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sunoco, Inc. (NYSE:SUN) announced that it will donate $1 million to the American Red Cross in support of the relief efforts along the Gulf Coast to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. In addition, the Company will match dollar for dollar contributions made by employees and donate its match to the

Suzano Petroquimica Announces Conclusion of Acquisition of Entire control of Polibrasil Resinas S.A.

2005-09-01T11:10:00.000-07:00

Suzano Petroquimica Announces Conclusion of Acquisition of Entire control of Polibrasil Resinas S.A. SAO PAULO and RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Suzano Petroquimica S.A. (BOVESPA: SZPQ4) (LATIBEX: XSUPT) ("Suzano Petroquimica" or the "Company") announces that it has concluded the acquisition of the entire control of Polibrasil Resinas S.A. ("Polibrasil"). The financial

Dow Corning Earns ISO/TS16949 Automotive Quality Certification in United States, Europe

2005-09-01T10:13:00.000-07:00

Dow Corning Earns ISO/TS16949 Automotive Quality Certification in United States, Europe MIDLAND, Mich., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow Corning Corporation today announced that two of its facilities have achieved certification to the ISO/TS16949:2002 standard of quality for suppliers in the automotive industry. The manufacturing facilities -- in Auburn, Mich. and Wiesbaden, Germany -- are two in a

MSA Acquires Microsensor Systems Inc.

2005-09-01T09:46:00.000-07:00

MSA Acquires Microsensor Systems Inc.Transaction Enhances MSA Capabilities in Chemical Warfare Agent Detection PITTSBURGH, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MSA (NYSE:MSA) announced today that it has acquired Microsensor Systems, Inc. of Bowling Green, Ky., a world leader in Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW)-based chemical sensing technology used to detect chemical warfare agents. The acquisition

Kerr-McGee to Present at Energy Conference

2005-09-01T09:04:00.000-07:00

Kerr-McGee to Present at Energy Conference OKLAHOMA CITY, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dave Hager, Kerr-McGee Corp. (NYSE:KMG) chief operating officer, will speak at the Lehman Brothers 2005 CEO Energy/Power Conference in New York on Sept. 7, at 3:05 p.m. EDT. Interested parties can listen to the presentation by logging on to http://www.kerr-mcgee.com/ . Following the speech, the

Mosaic Update on Louisiana Operations

2005-09-01T09:03:00.000-07:00

Mosaic Update on Louisiana Operations PLYMOUTH, Minn., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Mosaic Company (NYSE:MOS) announced today that its Louisiana phosphate operations suffered only minor damage from Hurricane Katrina. This damage was mainly the loss of insulation at one of its plants, which is expected to be repaired within a week. These operations remain idle, however, due to a lack of

YMC Co., Ltd Receives a 2005 Eli Lilly Global Supplier Award

2005-09-01T07:07:00.000-07:00

YMC Co., Ltd Receives a 2005 Eli Lilly Global Supplier Award KYOTO, Japan, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- YMC Co., Ltd of Kyoto, Japan has received a 2005 Global Supplier Award from Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana USA. The award is given to those companies who help Lilly create and sustain competitive advantage in the pharmaceutical marketplace.YMC is a manufacturer of bulk chromatographic

Monsanto Company Donates $1 Million to Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts

2005-09-01T07:03:00.002-07:00

Monsanto Company Donates $1 Million to Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Monsanto Company has pledged $1 million to support the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts focused on helping people with their needs as they begin to restore and rebuild their homes and communities.A donation of $750,000 to the National American Red Cross will help provide

Solutia Inicia la Construcción de una Nueva Planta de PVB Saflex(R) en China

2005-09-01T07:03:00.001-07:00

Solutia Inicia la Construcción de una Nueva Planta de PVB Saflex(R) en ChinaCuenta con la más avanzada capacidad para responder a la creciente demanda de la industria automovilística Asiática; consolida la posición de Solutia como el principal suministrador de interláminas de PVB del mundoST. LOUIS y SHANGHAI, China, 1 de septiembre /PR Newswire/ -- Solutia Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SOLUQ) , el

Solutia Inicia Construção de Nova Fábrica de PVB Saflex(R) na China

2005-09-01T07:03:00.000-07:00

Solutia Inicia Construção de Nova Fábrica de PVB Saflex(R) na ChinaTecnologia de ponta para atender a crescente demanda do setor automobilístico Asiático; expande a posição da Solutia como líder mundial de filmes de PVBST. LOUIS e XANGAI, China, 1 de setembro /PR Newswire/ -- A Solutia Inc. , líder mundial na produção e venda de filmes de polivinil butiral (PVB), anunciou hoje que vai iniciar a

Solutia Begins Construction of New Saflex(R) PVB Plant in China

2005-09-01T06:18:00.000-07:00

Solutia Begins Construction of New Saflex(R) PVB Plant in ChinaState-of-the-Art Capacity to Meet Growing Demand of Asian Auto Industry; Build Upon Solutia's Position as the World's Leading PVB Interlayer Supplier ST. LOUIS and SHANGHAI, China, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Solutia Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SOLUQ) , the world leader in the production and sale of polyvinyl butyral (PVB)

Honeywell Agrees to Sell U.S. Nylon Carpet Fibers Business to Shaw Industries

2005-09-01T06:16:00.000-07:00

Honeywell Agrees to Sell U.S. Nylon Carpet Fibers Business to Shaw IndustriesTransaction will substantially complete Honeywell Specialty Materials' divestitures of non-core businesses MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that it has agreed to sell its U.S. nylon carpet fibers business to Shaw Industries Group, Inc., a subsidiary of

FMC Corporation Reaches Agreement to Sell Astaris Joint Venture

2005-09-01T06:15:00.000-07:00

FMC Corporation Reaches Agreement to Sell Astaris Joint Venture PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC) and Solutia Inc. announced today the companies have reached an agreement to sell their 50/50 specialty phosphates joint venture, Astaris LLC, to Israel Chemicals Ltd. (ICL). Under the terms of the agreement, ICL will purchase substantially all of the assets

Solutia Agrees to Sale of Astaris Joint Venture

2005-09-01T06:13:00.000-07:00

Solutia Agrees to Sale of Astaris Joint VentureTransaction Consistent with Reorganization Strategy ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Solutia Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SOLUQ) , today announced it and FMC Corporation have reached a definitive agreement to sell Astaris, their 50/50 specialty phosphates joint venture. Under the terms of the agreement, Israel Chemicals Limited (ICL) will

Solutia démarre la construction d'une nouvelle usine de PVB Saflex(R) en Chine

2005-09-01T06:08:00.000-07:00

Solutia démarre la construction d'une nouvelle usine de PVB Saflex(R) en ChineST. LOUIS et SHANGHAI, Chine, September 1/PRNewswire/ -- - Une installation de pointe, destinée à satisfaire à la demandecroissante de l'industrie automobile asiatique, renforce la position deSolutia en tant que plus grand fournisseur mondial d'intercalaires en PVB Solutia Inc. (Panneau d'affichage électronique

Solutia beginnt mit dem Bau einer neuen PVB (Polivenylbutyral Folien) Anlage zur Herstellung von Verbundglas in China

2005-09-01T06:06:00.000-07:00

Solutia beginnt mit dem Bau einer neuen PVB (Polivenylbutyral Folien) Anlage zur Herstellung von Verbundglas in ChinaST. LOUIS und SHANGHAI, China, September 1/PRNewswire/ -- - Modernste Produktionsleistung kommt wachsender Anfrage der asiatischenAutomobilindustrie nach; Solutia's Position als weltweit führender Lieferantvon PVB-Folien wird weiter ausgebaut Solutia Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board

Solutia Inicia la Construcción de una Nueva Planta de PVB Saflex(R) en China

2005-09-01T06:05:00.000-07:00

Solutia Inicia la Construcción de una Nueva Planta de PVB Saflex(R) en ChinaST. LOUIS y SHANGHAI, China, September 1/PRNewswire/ -- - Cuenta con la más avanzada capacidad para responder a la crecientedemanda de la industria automovilística Asiática; consolida la posición deSolutia como el principal suministrador de interláminas de PVB del mundo Solutia Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SOLUQ), el

Diverse Local Conditions Demand Innovative Responses From Suppliers in EMEA Packaged Wastewater Treatment Plant Markets

2005-09-01T01:31:00.002-07:00

Diverse Local Conditions Demand Innovative Responses From Suppliers in EMEA Packaged Wastewater Treatment Plant MarketsLONDON, September 1/PRNewswire/ -- The markets for packaged wastewater treatment plants present considerablediversity in terms of applications, end-users and demand base across Europe,Middle East and Africa (EMEA). While offering the opportunity forinternational expansion and

Rise in Large-Scale Application of High Temperature-resistant Plastics in Motors and Gears

2005-09-01T01:31:00.001-07:00

Rise in Large-Scale Application of High Temperature-resistant Plastics in Motors and GearsLONDON, September 1/PRNewswire/ -- In spite of metal alloys being the materials of choice for motor and gearapplications, high-temperature plastics have established themselves in theseareas, especially in, but not confined to, the automotive sector. Automakersare increasingly considering developing fuel

Rise in Large-Scale Application of High Temperature-resistant Plastics in Motors and Gears

2005-09-01T01:31:00.000-07:00

ICL to Acquire Astaris, Major US Producer of Specialty Phosphates

2005-09-01T00:07:00.000-07:00

ICL to Acquire Astaris, Major US Producer of Specialty Phosphates$255 Million Acquisition of Astaris Assets (2004 sales: $350 Million) Will Significantly Enhance ICL's Downstream Operations and Make it a World Leader in Specialty PhosphatesTEL AVIV, Israel, September 1/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Israel Chemicals Ltd. ("ICL" (TASE:CHIM), a multinationalfertilizer and specialty chemicals company,

Tremco, une filiale de RPM, finalise l'acquisition d'Illbruck Sealant Systems

2005-08-31T17:56:00.000-07:00

Tremco, une filiale de RPM, finalise l'acquisition d'Illbruck Sealant SystemsMEDINA, Ohio, September 1/PRNewswire/ -- RPM International Inc. (NYSE : RPM) a annoncé aujourd'hui quesa filiale à 100 %, Tremco Incorporated, avait finalisé l'acquisition de lasociété à capitaux privés Illbruck Sealant Systems, située à Leverkusen, enAllemagne, pour un montant d'environ 137 millions de dollars US,

Quality Distribution Operations Disrupted Due to Hurricane Katrina

2005-08-31T16:20:00.000-07:00

Quality Distribution Operations Disrupted Due to Hurricane Katrina TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Quality Distribution and its independent affiliates operate several terminals and tank washes in areas of Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi affected by Hurricane Katrina. While the facilities for the most part seem to have suffered relatively minor physical damage, our operations in the area

Hurricane Katrina Impacts Air Products' Hydrogen Production

2005-08-31T14:58:00.000-07:00

Hurricane Katrina Impacts Air Products' Hydrogen Production LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Air Products (NYSE:APD) today announced that extensive damage caused by Hurricane Katrina has impacted the company's industrial gas complex in New Orleans, La.Right now, Air Products' primary focus is on the safety and welfare of its employees in the area. The company will continue

Westlake Chemical Works to Resolve Leaking Tanker Issue

2005-08-31T14:34:00.000-07:00

Westlake Chemical Works to Resolve Leaking Tanker Issue HOUSTON, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) announced today that a situation involving a railcar leaking the chemical styrene has been brought under control in Cincinnati. Styrene is a chemical used to produce plastic and rubber, and is produced at the Company's Lake Charles, Louisiana

NL Industries, Inc. Announces Cash Quarterly Dividend

2005-08-31T14:07:00.000-07:00

NL Industries, Inc. Announces Cash Quarterly Dividend DALLAS, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NL Industries, Inc. (NYSE:NL) announced today that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of twenty-five cents ($0.25) per share on its common stock to be paid in cash. The dividend is payable on September 28, 2005 to shareholders of record at the close of business on

DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions Announces Price Increase for Butacite(R) PVB Interlayer

2005-08-31T14:00:00.000-07:00

DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions Announces Price Increase for Butacite(R) PVB Interlayer WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions today announced a global price increase of 10 percent for all grades of DuPont(TM) Butacite(R) polyvinyl butyral interlayer and Spallshield(R) composite films, effective Oct. 1, 2005. DuPont's Retrim subsidiary will also

Hiring Continues at Union Pacific

2005-08-31T13:54:00.000-07:00

Hiring Continues at Union PacificOpportunities Available for Entry-Level and Experienced Applicants OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As the nation marks Labor Day and celebrates the American worker, Union Pacific is helping to put more Americans to work.Union Pacific continues to hire and recruit new employees to keep consumer products, automobiles, energy supplies and other goods

Valhi Declares Quarterly Dividend

2005-08-31T13:49:00.000-07:00

Valhi Declares Quarterly Dividend DALLAS, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Valhi, Inc. (NYSE:VHI) announced today that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of ten cents ($0.10) per share on its common stock, payable on September 30, 2005 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 13, 2005.Valhi, Inc. is engaged in the titanium dioxide pigments,

Memry Corporation FY '05 Revenue $45.0M; Net Income $2.7M or $0.10 Per Diluted Share

2005-08-31T13:13:00.000-07:00

Memry Corporation FY '05 Revenue $45.0M; Net Income $2.7M or $0.10 Per Diluted ShareQ4 Revenue Up 38% to $13.3M; Net Income $881,000 or $0.03 Per Diluted Share BETHEL, Conn., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Memry Corporation (AMEX:MRY) reported today that revenue in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005 rose 30% to a record $45,008,000, compared with $34,492,000 reported in the previous fiscal

Crane Co. Acquires PSI Division of Edlon, Inc.

2005-08-31T13:12:00.000-07:00

Crane Co. Acquires PSI Division of Edlon, Inc. STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Crane Co. (NYSE:CR), a diversified manufacturer of engineered industrial products, announced today that it has purchased the business and selected assets of the PSI division of Edlon, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Robbins & Myers, Inc. PSI is a manufacturer of plastic-lined pipes, fittings and

Albemarle Corporation to Donate 250,000 Dollars to the Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund

2005-08-31T12:03:00.000-07:00

Albemarle Corporation to Donate 250,000 Dollars to the Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) announced today that it would donate 250,000 dollars to the Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund supporting Hurricane Katrina relief and recovery efforts in Louisiana. The donation will be a combination of an immediate company pledge,

Dow Announces Aid to Hurricane Relief Efforts

2005-08-31T11:39:00.000-07:00

Dow Announces Aid to Hurricane Relief Efforts MIDLAND, Mich., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, two days after hurricane Katrina swept through the U.S. gulf coast states, Dow is responding to the needs in the region. This includes a plan for the urgent assistance of employees in the affected region, as well as major contributions for the region as a whole.With some 7,000 employees at six

Pioneer Announces That Its Louisiana Chlor-Alkali Plant Will Resume Production

2005-08-31T11:17:00.000-07:00

Pioneer Announces That Its Louisiana Chlor-Alkali Plant Will Resume Production HOUSTON, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pioneer Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ:PONR) today reported that the chlor-alkali plant at St. Gabriel, Louisiana that is owned and operated by its subsidiary, Pioneer Americas LLC, was spared any significant damage from the effects of Hurricane Katrina. The plant, which is on the

DuPont and Tate & Lyle Chief Executives Share Their Visions for Bio-Based Economy

2005-08-31T11:04:00.000-07:00

DuPont and Tate & Lyle Chief Executives Share Their Visions for Bio-Based Economy$100 million plant in East Tennessee to use corn to make clothing, carpeting and other end-products to reduce U.S. reliance on petroleum LOUDON, Tenn., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A new $100 million plant under construction here will create 50 new manufacturing jobs and help create a bio-based economy that will

Tremco de RPM completa la adquisición de Illbruck Sealant Systems

2005-08-31T10:54:00.000-07:00

Tremco de RPM completa la adquisición de Illbruck Sealant SystemsMEDINA, Ohio, August 31/PRNewswire/ -- RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) hoy ha anunciado que su filial deTremco Incorporated, ha terminado la adquisición de la compañía privadaIllbruck Sealant Systems, ubicada en Leverkusen, Alemania, poraproximadamente 137 millones de dólares, incluida la amortización de la deudaneta en torno

Concerned Citizens Can Help Those Struck by Hurricane Katrina by Donating Water Purification Tablets

2005-08-31T10:06:00.000-07:00

Concerned Citizens Can Help Those Struck by Hurricane Katrina by Donating Water Purification TabletsDrinkable water viewed as critical to relief efforts in days following disaster JACKSON, Wis., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Wisconsin Pharmacal, the world's leading producer of iodine-based water purification tablets, will be partnering with concerned citizens to donate bottles of Potable Aqua(R) water

Kerr-McGee Resumes Gulf of Mexico Operations Following Hurricane Katrina

2005-08-31T10:05:00.000-07:00

Kerr-McGee Resumes Gulf of Mexico Operations Following Hurricane Katrina OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kerr-McGee Corp. (NYSE:KMG) announced that it has completed an initial assessment of its Gulf of Mexico facilities and all of its major operated facilities are intact, with no structural damage from Hurricane Katrina observed. The company has begun returning workers to the

RPMs Tochter Tremco schliesst Übernahmen von Illbruck Sealant Systems ab

2005-08-31T09:51:00.000-07:00

RPMs Tochter Tremco schliesst Übernahmen von Illbruck Sealant Systems abMEDINA, Ohio, August 31/PRNewswire/ -- RPM International Inc.(NYSE: RPM) gab heute bekannt, dass TremcoIncorporated, eine 100-prozentige Tochtergesellschaft des Unternehmens, dieÜbernahme des in Leverkusen, Deutschland, ansässigen Unternehmens IllbruckSealant Systems für ca. 137 Mio. USD, einschliesslich einer

CMAI Completes 2006 World Terephthalates & Polyester Analysis

2005-08-31T08:56:00.000-07:00

CMAI Completes 2006 World Terephthalates & Polyester Analysis HOUSTON, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Chemical Market Associates, Inc. (CMAI) recently completed the 2006 World Terephthalates & Polyester Analysis, an annual global study covering the period 2000 to 2010 for the terephthalates and polyester markets. The major polyester products covered include terephthalic acid (TPA) and dimethyl

Group Calls for Health-Based Approach to West Nile Virus; Widescale Spraying of Mosquito Pesticides Called Into Question

2005-08-31T07:33:00.000-07:00

Group Calls for Health-Based Approach to West Nile Virus; Widescale Spraying of Mosquito Pesticides Called Into Question WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- A national public health advocacy organization today called on communities across the country to take a reasoned health-based approach in response to West Nile virus. The Washington-based group, Beyond Pesticides, is working with community

RPM'S Tremco Completes Acquisition of Illbruck Sealant Systems

2005-08-31T06:56:00.000-07:00

RPM'S Tremco Completes Acquisition of Illbruck Sealant Systems MEDINA, Ohio, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Tremco Incorporated, has completed the acquisition of privately owned Illbruck Sealant Systems, located in Leverkusen, Germany, for approximately $137 million, including net debt assumption of

DuPont Declares Force Majeure for Titanium Dioxide and Aniline Businesses Due to Hurricane Damage

2005-08-31T06:13:00.000-07:00

DuPont Declares Force Majeure for Titanium Dioxide and Aniline Businesses Due to Hurricane Damage WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hurricane Katrina caused extensive flooding at two DuPont facilities in Mississippi -- the titanium dioxide plant at DeLisle and the First Chemical Corporation aniline plant at Pascagoula.As a result, DuPont today declared "force majeure" for both

OMG Names Richard W. Blackburn to Board of Directors

2005-08-31T05:48:00.000-07:00

OMG Names Richard W. Blackburn to Board of Directors CLEVELAND, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- OM Group, Inc. (NYSE:OMG) announced today that Richard W. Blackburn has been named a director of the company, effective immediately. Blackburn, (63), joins the director class that will stand for re-election in 2006."We are thrilled to add Dick Blackburn to our board," said Joseph Scaminace, chairman

EnerTeck Corporation Announces an Initial Order of 4,840 Gallons of EnerBurn for a Major Maritime Company

2005-08-31T05:34:00.000-07:00

EnerTeck Corporation Announces an Initial Order of 4,840 Gallons of EnerBurn for a Major Maritime Company STAFFORD, Texas, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EnerTeck Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ETCK) (the "Company") announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, EnerTeck Chemical Corp. ("ECC"), received the initial estimated quarterly order for 4,840 gallons of EnerBurn for the commercial

Color Kinetics Earns Additional Patent Covering Intelligent Pool and Spa Lights

2005-08-31T05:06:00.000-07:00

Color Kinetics Earns Additional Patent Covering Intelligent Pool and Spa Lights BOSTON, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Color Kinetics Incorporated (NASDAQ:CLRK), a pioneer of intelligent solid-state lighting systems and technologies, today announced the issuance of its fourth patent relating to intelligent pool and spa lights, broadening the company's protection in these markets.US patent

High Profit Margins for Fertilizer Industry in 2004

2005-08-31T05:02:00.000-07:00

High Profit Margins for Fertilizer Industry in 2004LONDON, August 31/PRNewswire/ -- Buoyant prices for nitrogen and potash fertilizers are reflected inhigher profits for the world fertilizer industry. A global study offertilizer company financial performance published by Integer Research hasrevealed that average operating profit margin for the top sixty fertilizerproducers reached 14% in 2004

DuPont to Donate $1 Million to Help Communities Impacted by Hurricane Katrina

2005-08-30T15:18:00.000-07:00

DuPont to Donate $1 Million to Help Communities Impacted by Hurricane Katrina WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DuPont today announced that it will donate $1 million in cash to agencies supporting Hurricane Katrina relief and recovery efforts in Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama. The company will focus its aid on particularly hard hit communities, such as those surrounding the

Martin Midstream Partners Announces No Significant Impact From Hurricane Katrina

2005-08-30T11:54:00.000-07:00

Martin Midstream Partners Announces No Significant Impact From Hurricane Katrina KILGORE, Texas, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Martin Midstream Partners L.P. (NASDAQ:MMLP) ("MMLP" or the "Partnership") announced today that it expects no significant impact on its operations as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, the Partnership enacted its standard hurricane preparation

LightPath Technologies, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2005 Financial Results Improvement over 2004

2005-08-30T11:38:00.000-07:00

LightPath Technologies, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2005 Financial Results Improvement over 2004 ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LightPath Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:LPTH), manufacturer and integrator of families of precision molded aspheric optics, GRADIUM(R) glass products, and high-performance fiber- optic collimators and isolators, today announced unaudited financial results for

Solvay Advanced Polymers Selects Plant Site in Marietta, Ohio for New Sulfone Polymers Production Unit

2005-08-30T07:07:00.000-07:00

Solvay Advanced Polymers Selects Plant Site in Marietta, Ohio for New Sulfone Polymers Production UnitNew facility will nearly triple polyethersulfone capacity ALPHARETTA, Ga., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S.-based Solvay Advanced Polymers, L.L.C., announced today that it will build the previously announced world-scale sulfone polymers production unit at its plant site in Marietta, Ohio.Construction

Wolters Kluwer Health Adds Chemical Structure Searching to Its Array of Pharmaceutical Intelligence Tools

2005-08-30T06:14:00.000-07:00

Wolters Kluwer Health Adds Chemical Structure Searching to Its Array of Pharmaceutical Intelligence ToolsPartnership with CambridgeSoft melds structure-drawing power of ChemDraw to WK Health's industry-leading pipeline database WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of drug and medical information services and content to the pharmaceutical and

Nanosphere Patent Portfolio Ranked Second Strongest in Micro- and Nanotech

2005-08-30T05:34:00.000-07:00

Nanosphere Patent Portfolio Ranked Second Strongest in Micro- and NanotechIndependent Analysis of Nanotechnology Industry Concludes Molecular Diagnostics Company's Intellectual Property Pipeline Power Trails That of Only Hewlett-Packard NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanosphere, Inc., a nanotechnology-based molecular diagnostics company, today announced that a study of micro- and

Millennium Announces Cash Tender Offer for Its 7.00% Senior Notes Due 2006

2005-08-29T15:03:00.000-07:00

Millennium Announces Cash Tender Offer for Its 7.00% Senior Notes Due 2006 HOUSTON, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Millennium America Inc. today announced that it has commenced a cash tender offer (the "Offer") for up to $350 million principal amount of its 7.00% Senior Notes due 2006. The Offer is being made pursuant to an Offer to Purchase, dated August 29, 2005 (the "Offer to Purchase"),

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend

2005-08-29T14:14:00.000-07:00

Kronos Worldwide, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend DALLAS, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO) announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of twenty five cents ($0.25) per share on its common stock, payable on September 23, 2005 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 9, 2005.Kronos Worldwide, Inc. is a

Sigma-Aldrich Launches Online STAIN EXPERT(TM) Application

2005-08-29T13:04:00.000-07:00

Sigma-Aldrich Launches Online STAIN EXPERT(TM) Application ST. LOUIS, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sigma-Aldrich (NASDAQ:SIAL), a leading life science and high technology company, has launched the STAIN EXPERT, a web-based application specifically developed to assist customers with the retrieval of stain and dye information.Located on the Sigma-Aldrich Hematology and Histology web page (

Nanophase Technologies Announces Commercial Availability of NanoArc(R) Magnesium Oxide Nanomaterial

2005-08-29T11:15:00.000-07:00

Nanophase Technologies Announces Commercial Availability of NanoArc(R) Magnesium Oxide Nanomaterial ROMEOVILLE, Ill., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nanophase Technologies (NASDAQ:NANX), a technology leader in nanomaterials and nanoengineered products, announces commercial availability of NanoArc(R) magnesium oxide. This new nanomaterial has a particle size of ~30 nanometers and consists of

Baron & Budd, P.C. Announces $15.5 Million Toxic Injury Verdict Against DuPont in Mississippi

2005-08-29T10:01:00.000-07:00

Baron & Budd, P.C. Announces $15.5 Million Toxic Injury Verdict Against DuPont in MississippiCancer Victim Exposed to Harmful Chemicals in Soil, Water and Air LAUREL, Miss., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dallas law firm of Baron & Budd, P.C., has announced a jury verdict of $15.5 million handed down by a Laurel, Miss., jury on behalf of a man who contracted cancer after being exposed to toxic

ADM to Present at the Prudential Equity Group 'Back-to-School' Consumer Conference

2005-08-29T09:12:00.000-07:00

ADM to Present at the Prudential Equity Group 'Back-to-School' Consumer Conference DECATUR, Ill., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE:ADM) will participate in the Prudential Equity "Back-to-School" Consumer Conference on September 7, 2005. Chairman and Chief Executive, G. Allen Andreas, will be presenting.The ADM presentation will be Web cast live. The link to

LESCO Appoints New Vice President to Support Service Center Growth

2005-08-29T09:07:00.000-07:00

LESCO Appoints New Vice President to Support Service Center Growth CLEVELAND, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- LESCO, Inc. (NASDAQ:LSCO), a leading provider of products for the professional green and pest control industries, today announced the hiring of Michael Poole as its Vice President, Real Estate & Store Planning. Since the beginning of 2003, LESCO has opened more than 60 new LESCO

Spartech Corporation Announces Conference Call and Web Cast for Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results

2005-08-29T06:26:00.000-07:00

Spartech Corporation Announces Conference Call and Web Cast for Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results ST. LOUIS, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spartech Corporation (NYSE:SEH) will hold a conference call with investors and financial analysts at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, September 8, 2005, to discuss Spartech's third quarter financial results. A press release will be issued before the market

Resin Systems announces appointment of Chief Financial Officer

2005-08-29T06:19:00.000-07:00

Resin Systems announces appointment of Chief Financial Officer EDMONTON, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Resin Systems Inc. (RS - TSX Venture / RSSYF - OTCBB), a composite material products technology company ("RS"), is pleased to announce that Robert Schaefer, C.A., has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of RS.Mr. Schaefer is a Chartered Accountant with more than a decade of experience in

Spur Ventures 2005 second quarter update

2005-08-29T06:17:00.000-07:00

Spur Ventures 2005 second quarter updateSVU: TSX-V VANCOUVER, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spur Ventures Inc. (TSX Venture - SVU, NASDAQ OTC BB - SPVEF) today announced the results of second quarter ended June 30, 2005. The following is a summary of key aspects of the Company's operations to date. More information can be found in the audited financial statements and the related notes for the

Summit Environmental Corporation Announces Second Sale of FlameOut(R) to Taiwan

2005-08-29T05:38:00.000-07:00

Summit Environmental Corporation Announces Second Sale of FlameOut(R) to Taiwan LONGVIEW, Texas, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Summit Environmental Corporation, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SEVT) is pleased to announce its second sale of FlameOut(R) into Taiwan."Our second sale of FlameOut(R) into Taiwan consists of two pallets of product being shipped to the Taichung City Fire Department in

State Fund to Disclose Broker Commissions to Policyholders

2005-08-26T14:26:00.000-07:00

State Fund to Disclose Broker Commissions to Policyholders SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- State Compensation Insurance Fund has announced that it will disclose broker commissions to policyholders beginning October 1, 2005. Insurance quotes and terms letters will display the commission rate paid to brokers for the placement of their workers' compensation policy with State Fund."State Fund

Chemical Consortium Holdings, Inc. Receives NASDAQ Share Reorganization Approval and New Symbol

2005-08-26T13:35:00.000-07:00

Chemical Consortium Holdings, Inc. Receives NASDAQ Share Reorganization Approval and New Symbol BELLINGHAM, Wash., Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chemical Consortium Holdings, Inc. (Pink Sheets: CCSH) announced today that the shareholder approved share reorganization completed July 30, 2005 was formally approved by the NASDAQ with an effective date of August 29, 2005.Beginning on August 29,

DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers Raises Prices on DuPont(TM) Elvanol(R) PVA/PVOH

2005-08-26T13:08:00.001-07:00

DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers Raises Prices on DuPont(TM) Elvanol(R) PVA/PVOH WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers (P&IP) today announced a price increase of $0.10/lb on off-list prices for all grades of DuPont(TM) Elvanol(R) polyvinyl alcohol (PVA/PVOH), effective Sept. 1, 2005.Unprecedented and sustained increases in energy, and

Dionex Acquires Swift Monolithic LC Media Technology From Teledyne Isco, Inc.

2005-08-26T13:08:00.000-07:00

Dionex Acquires Swift Monolithic LC Media Technology From Teledyne Isco, Inc. SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dionex Corporation (NASDAQ:DNEX) today announced the acquisition of the SWIFT(TM) monolithic liquid chromatography media products, intellectual property, technology and other related assets from Teledyne Isco, Inc. (a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (

ScottsMiracle-Gro Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Rod McLellan Company

2005-08-25T13:50:00.000-07:00

ScottsMiracle-Gro Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Rod McLellan CompanyDeal strengthens growing media portfolio; Commitment to independent retailers MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG), the world's leading marketer of branded products for consumer lawn and garden care, announced a definitive agreement to acquire the Rod McLellan

Synthetech's Board of Directors Appoints New Chairman

2005-08-25T13:08:00.000-07:00

Synthetech's Board of Directors Appoints New Chairman ALBANY, Ore., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Synthetech, Inc. (NASDAQ:NZYM) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Daniel T. Fagan as Chairman of the Board. Dr. Fagan, 53, has served as a Synthetech director since 2001 and he succeeds Paul C. Ahrens, who is a founder of Synthetech and will remain a director of the

New Discoveries of DuPont C8 Pollution in Fayetteville: Additional Concerns Raised Over Government Inaction and Threat to Drinking Water

2005-08-25T12:22:00.000-07:00

New Discoveries of DuPont C8 Pollution in Fayetteville: Additional Concerns Raised Over Government Inaction and Threat to Drinking Water FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The North Carolina C8 Working Group has found new evidence that ammonium perfluorooctanoate - or C8 - has further contaminated groundwater wells and a discharge channel leading to the Cape Fear River at the DuPont Co.

Raven Industries Board Announces Cash Dividend of $.07 Cents Payable October 14, 2005

2005-08-25T11:22:00.000-07:00

Raven Industries Board Announces Cash Dividend of $.07 Cents Payable October 14, 2005 SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Raven Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAVN) announced today that its board of directors has approved the regular quarterly cash dividend of $.07 cents per share, payable October 14, 2005, to shareholders of record on September 26, 2005.About Raven Industries,

Multinationals Free to Pursue New Opportunities Created by Deregulation of the Indian Petroleum Industry

2005-08-25T08:08:00.000-07:00

Multinationals Free to Pursue New Opportunities Created by Deregulation of the Indian Petroleum Industry LITTLE FALLS, N.J., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The wheels are greased for multinational producers of automotive lubricants after government deregulation of the Indian petroleum market.French oil and gas producer TOTAL has seized a prime opportunity and has entered into an agreement with Indian

Infor Acquires Formation Systems

2005-08-25T06:44:00.000-07:00

Infor Acquires Formation SystemsAcquisition further strengthens Infor's integrated solutions for Process Manufacturers ATLANTA, Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Infor, the largest global software provider that exclusively focuses on the manufacturing and distribution markets, announced today that it has acquired Formation Systems, a leading provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions for