PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Richard A. Lorraine and William H. Powell as directors of the Company, expanding the board to 11 members.
Inver S.p.A., the Italian company specialised in industrial liquid and powder coatings, and AB Wilh Becker, one of the leading paint and coatings manufacturers in the world, announce the agreement for Inver S.p.A. to acquire the European powder coatings businesses of AB Wilh. Becker.
It has been announced today that the investment company Stodir hf has filed for administration following the transfer of Icelandic bank Glitnir to government ownership. Stodir, formerly known as FL Group, were a minority stakeholder (less than 10% shareholder) in the Wyndeham Press Group alongside Landsbanki and Baugur Group. Stodir did not have a share holding in the Baugur Group although it has been reported in the press that this had been an intention.
Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE:LXK) was named a winner of the 2008 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility, distinguishing Lexmark as a leading practitioner of workplace flexibility in Lexington and across the nation. Lexmark was recognized at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the University of Kentucky’s Hilary Boone Center.
Alcoa (NYSE:AA), the company that created the modern aluminum industry, today marked its 120th anniversary with the launch of a website (www.alcoa.com/history) celebrating the Companys progress since October 1, 1888, the day it was incorporated as The Pittsburgh Reduction Company in Pittsburgh, PA.
Chesapeake Corporation (NYSE:CSK) today announced that it has made progress on its ongoing efforts to address the upcoming maturity of its bank credit facility and its general liquidity needs.
Dresser-Rand (NYSE:DRC), a leading supplier of energy conversion solutions, is pleased to announce its rank of #25 in Forbes’ “100 Best Mid-Cap Stocks in America.” Dresser-Rand was also among Forbes’ “Top-Ten in the Mid-Cap: Best Earnings Growth.”
