Dow modifies its strategy in one of its lines of business
International. The Dow Chemical reported that it has made some significant changes in the last six months in order to strengthen investments within its polyurethane line.
International. The Dow Chemical reported that it has made some significant changes in the last six months in order to strengthen investments within its polyurethane line.
International. A 6% increase in first-quarter 2012 earnings was reported by the company AkzoNobel. According to the company, these results arose mainly as a result of the pricing strategies established to counteract the higher costs of raw materials.
International. A new report on the adhesives and sealants market presented by SBI indicates that an appraisal of US$22 billion was submitted in 2011 compared to US$19.5 billion in 2006. Which indicates that after several years of stagnation, this sector is again showing a recovery.
The Inversiones Mundial group, integrated into the industrial, chemical and consumer markets, reached sales of about US$1,121,000 million (1.98 trillion pesos) last year, an increase of 16% over the previous year. One of the most important incentives for this increase was the paint market, which under its brand Pintuco de Colombia grew by 10% over the course of the last year.
Mexico/Cuba. The Mexican company COP, specialized in manufacturing and distributing paints and coatings, announced that it will seek to expand its presence in the Cuban market to improve the offer of products resistant to the country's environmental conditions.