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Dow To Shutter

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By: KERRY PIANOFORTE

Editor, Coatings World

Dow To Shutter
Somerset, NJ Latex Site
UCAR Emulsions Systems (UES), part of The Dow Chemical Company, said it will end manufacturing operations for UES at its Somerset, NJ facility and will shut down the site during the second quarter. The facility manufactures latex for use in paint, coatings, adhesives and sealants. After the site is closed down, UES will operate 13 production facilities around the world, including five in North America. The company said customers will experience no disruption in service.

Elementis Specialties
To Acquire Sasol Servo
Elementis has announced that its Elementis Specialties business unit will acquire Sasol Servo from Sasol. Sasol Servo manufactures coating additives, specialty surfactants, paper and pulp chemicals as well as oilfield chemicals.

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