Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. announced today that effective May 2011, or as contracts allow, it will increase prices for its complete range of AXILATTM dispersion and redispersible powders.
Fuwei Films (Holdings) Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: FFHL) (“Fuwei Films” or the “Company”), a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality BOPET plastic film located in China, today announced that the settlement agreement entered into with Plaintiffs in the securities class action pending in federal district court in New York (the “Action”) was approved by the Court at the fairness hearing held on April 27, 2011. The Action has been dismissed with prejudice.
UPM ProFi Deck has been nominated as one of renowned architect and broadcaster Kevin McClouds 10 Green Heroes. Selected as an outstanding example of a new high performance and environmentally sustainable material, UPM ProFis low maintenance composite decking system will also feature in the Grand Designs Live Show Garden at London Excel 30 April to 8 May.
Over 23 million Euros allocated to minimize environmental impact and maintain employment.
Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. has announced that effective May 16, 2011, it will raise prices for unsaturated polyester resins and vinyl ester resins by eight cents per pound.
Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) today announced earnings from continuing operations of $2.52 per diluted share for first quarter 2011 versus $1.43 per diluted share for first quarter 2010.
Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, today announced that its board of directors has approved a 20 percent increase in the companys quarterly common stock cash dividend. The dividend rate increased from $0.05 to $0.06 per share of common stock on a quarterly basis and from $0.20 to $0.24 per share of common stock on an annual basis. The new dividend rate will be applicable to dividends payable beginning in August 2011.
