AkzoNobel recently announced plans to acquire Boxing Oleochemicals, a leading supplier of nitrile amines and derivatives in China and throughout Asia.

The global market for green technology was worth $200 billion in 2010, according to “Green Technologies and Global Markets,” a new report from BCC Research.

Huntsman recently reported revenues for the second quarter of 2011 of $2,934 million, an increase of 25% compared to $2,343 million for the same period in 2010.

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Sika Corp.’s Industry Products Division has announced new personnel appointments in the sales function, Transportation/A&C business unit.

Eastman Chemical Co. recently announced sales revenue for the 2011 second quarter of $1.9 billion, a 26% increase compared with second quarter of 2010.

RPM International Inc. recently announced that its Performance Coatings Group has acquired API S.p.A., a $28 million producer and installer of polyurethane- and urethane-based flooring and decking solutions.

The summit will feature technical seminars, product demonstrations, and an Innovation Fair.

The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced it has signed a definitive agreement under which Dow’s global Polypropylene business will be divested to Braskem for a total enterprise value to Dow of $340 million.

AkzoNobel recently announced country leadership and several business unit appointments.