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Ludwigshafen, Germany, June 11, 2010--BASF said that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its hydrophilic melt additives business to Techmer PM, LLC, a manufacturer of colors and additives for the plastics and fiber industries.
Bergen, Norway, June 11, 2010--Specialty chemical products company RPM International Inc. said Thursday that its Performance Coatings Group acquired Hummervoll Industribelegg AS, a Norwegian supplier and installer of industrial flooring systems.
Bristol, VA, June 11, 2010--Universal Fibers officially opened its Customer Care Center to the public Thursday while being recognized by Marriott Hotels for the company’s contribution to the Amazonas Sustainable Foundation.
Anderson, SC, June 11, 2010--An accident sparked a fire at a shuttered Shaw Industries plant on Wednesday morning.
Viken, Sweden, June 10, 2010--Välinge has taken issue with a recent Pergo press release regarding Pergo's relationship with Mannington Mills.
Dalton, GA, June 10, 2010--USFloors said it has achieved Greenguard Children & Schools Certification for its line of Natural Cork Floating Floors with the Endura AR finish as well as its entry level Ecocork Floating Floors.
Miami, FL, June 10, 2010--BR-111 has decided to sell direct to a select number of premier dealers to reduce costs and increase dealer margins.
New York, NY, June 10, 2010--Elastilon, a product that allows even solid hardwood to be glued down rather than nailed, is now available in the U.S. and Canada, the company said.
Irvine, CA, June 10, 2010--The number of mortgage holders facing foreclosure in May was slightly higher than a year ago but is lower than in April, according to tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Washington, DC, June 10, 2010--Initial jobless claims fell 3,000 to 456,000 in the week ended June 5, the Labor Department reported Thursday.