RPM has entered into a definitive purchase agreement with Wassall PLC to acquire DAP Products and DAP Canada for $290 million in cash.

International Specialty Products (ISP) has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with FOSS NIR Systems.

The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources is offering a free Taxcutter Kit to businesses.

The Particle Society of Minnesota is being formed in association with the Center for Interfacial Engineering at the University of Minnesota.

ISP has been named runner-up of Chemical News and Intelligence’s (CNI) Best Chemical Web Site Competition for its site at www.ispcorp.com.

The American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL) announced the availability of a Laboratory Capability Referral Network.

Neville Chemical has signed the final papers making Nevein Polymers a 100%-owned subsidiary of Neville.

Flex-A-Seal has signed an agreement with Interseal of Australia to distribute Interseal’s mechanical slurry pump seals.

The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) has released the Responsible Care® Initiative: Interactive CD-ROM package based on its popular guidance materials.

Canon Communications LLC is presenting its third annual Medical Design Excellence Awards program.