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Chemicals/Plastics

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March 3, 2010
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Saint-Gobain Sales Down 13.7% in 2009

February 26, 2010
Sales in North America for Saint-Gobain down 14.5%.
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Indutrade Acquires Construction Plastics Business

January 29, 2010
Indutrade also announced acquisition of Polish medical technology company.
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Sealed Air Corp Sales Down 2% in 4Q

January 26, 2010
Fourth quarter sales were up 6% from third quarter.
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Eastman Chemical Co. Buys Chinese Manufacturer

January 15, 2010
Acquisition supports Eastman's coatings, adhesives, specialty polymers and inks segment.
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H.B. Fuller 2009 Sales Down 11%

January 13, 2010
Fourth quarter sales for the manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, paints and other specialty chemical products were up 8% over third quarter.
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Nordson Acquires German Distributor

January 5, 2010
Nordson is a manufacturer of dispensing equipment for adhesives, sealants, coatings and other materials.
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Sealed Air Sales Decline 11% in Third Quarter

October 28, 2009
The manufacturer of packaging materials recorded significantly higher profits as a result of lower cost of sales during the third quarter.
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Dayton Superior Exits Ch. 11 Bankruptcy Protection

October 26, 2009
The maker of products for nonresidential concrete construction market filed for bankruptcy protection in April.
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Industrial Careers Pathway's New Site Targets Right Audience

October 23, 2009
ICP launches revamp of industrialcareerspathway.org at PTDA/FPDA annual meeting.
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