Industry news for the week of 10-31-05

Degussa AG's Coatings & Colorants Business Unit has announced that construction of two new production plants in China for colorants and polyesters is on schedule.

Air Products has announced that it anticipates that the impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita to its business operations will result in an unfavorable fiscal fourth quarter drop in the range of $.05 to $.07 per share.

Forbo has announced the appointment of Jörg Riboni to the position of chief financial officer for the company, effective in the first half of 2006.

Henkel has promoted Gary Shi to the position of technical manager for the research and development of Liquid Epoxy products.

Global specialty chemicals manufacturer Sartomer Company has announced the expansion of its operations in the Asia/Pacific region with the formation of the Sartomer Asia division and the appointment of the new division's general manager.

Jan Palmieri, vice president of Body Engineered Systems of Dow Automotive, has been named to the Automotive News list of 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry.

Rohm and Haas Company has announced the appointment of Cheryl Martin to the position of North American region general manager for Adhesives and Sealants.

At 1,610 meters per minute (60 miles per hour), Dow Corning's new Syl-Off® Advantage Series high-speed, solventless silicone coating system has set a new world speed record for siliconizing paper.

American Ultraviolet Co., Lebanon, IN, has announced the acquisition of Lesco Corp. of Torrance, CA.