Rohm and Haas and Omnova
Solutions Form Global JV
● Rohm and Haas Company and Omnova
Solutions have formed a commercial
joint venture company to market, sell
and service latex binders, synthetic
pigments and specialty chemical additives
for coating applications in the
global paper and paperboard industry.
The joint venture company,
RohmNova LLC, will be headquartered
in Mogadore, OH.
Products will continue to be manufactured
independently by the partners
in their existing plants and marketed
under the same brand names.
“We are very excited about the
advantages RohmNova will provide
to our global paper customers,” said Gus Cottros, general manager,
RohmNova. “Product breadth
unmatched in the world coatings and
surface treatment market, efficiencies
in supply chain and account
management, exceptional applications
knowledge and development
capabilities, and best-in-class technical
service, all combine to demonstrate
our solid commitment to the
industry.”