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Harima Chemicals acquires ink and adhesive resins business of Momentive Specialty Chemicals

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By: KERRY PIANOFORTE

Editor, Coatings World

Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. has sold its global Ink & Adhesive Resins (IAR) business to Harima Chemicals, Inc., a leading producer of pine-based products. The IAR business had 2009 annual revenues of $279 million and is one of the world’s leading suppliers of resins and additives to the graphics arts, adhesives, aroma chemical, synthetic rubber and specialty coating industries. Harima’s purchase included the complete business including 11 manufacturing facilities on five continents and the IAR global product portfolio. The IAR management team and approximately 650 global associates also joined Harima at closing.

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