Nanophase Technologies announced that second quarter 2006 revenue was approximately USD 2.4 million, representing the highest quarterly revenue in the Company's history. Nanophase's revenues for the first half of 2006 were approximately USD 4.4 million, representing an approximate 20% increase over the first half of 2005. "We cont............

Cortec® Corporation has developed a unique, organic, UV resistant, waterbased acrylic coating, VpCI™-386, that provides superior corrosion protection for equipment, structures, and maintenance needs. VpCI™-386 has been formulated to use in virtually any environmental condition. It’s appropriate for direct metal applications and can be used as a single coat system or in conjunc............

West Paterson, New Jersey -- Cytec Industries Inc. (NYSE:CYT) announced net earnings for the second quarter of 2006 of $48.4 million or $1.00 per diluted share on net sales of $853 million. Included in the quarter is a pre-tax net restructuring charge of $21.9 million (after-tax $15.4 million or $0.32 per diluted share), a pre-tax charge of $1.0 million (after-tax $0.8 million or $0.01 per di............

WYANDOTTE, Mich. -- BASF will increase prices for its Lupranate diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) products for rigid urethane applications (e.g., laminates, appliances, wood binders, etc.) in North America by $0.10 per pound, effective August 1, 2006, or as contracts allow.The price adjustment is necessary due to market supply conditions and escalating costs.

BASF's Lupranate MD............

As you may have read, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its decision that Barloworld's proposed acquisition of Wattyl is likely to substantially lessen competition for the manufacture and supply of architectural and decorative paints in Australia.

In response to this decision, the Barloworld offer lapsed on 20 July 2006. Wattyl is not required ............