Issue: October 2011

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News from this issue

• in brief
• Ashland completes ISP acquisition
• AkzoNobel & BioCote to create Interpon AM
• Synaqua 4804 wins Ringier prize
• XFine wins 2011   brand contest
• Oxea Sarl reports strong Q2 results
• in brief
• People
• going up
• DSM to divest amino resins to INEOS
• Saint-Gobain acquires Solar Gard speciality films
• Jotun to build its first coatings facility in Russia
• Favourable development for Tikkurila
• in brief
• BASF to invest in Brazilian site
• Chartek 7 achieves key Norsok fire protection standard
• Launch of ISO guide on light environments
• Cabot expands its fumed silica capacity
• EU round up – paint and coating industry prepares for REACH review