Sika Corporation, Acquires the Commercial and Industrial Polymer Flooring Business of ICS Garland, Inc. (14406)
LYNDHURST, N.J., /PRNewswire/ -- With its second acquisition in North America this year, Sika has added another long-respected player into its Industrial Flooring business in this region. The ICS Garland polymer flooring business, with its strong portfolio of epoxy, polyurethane, and ESD technology products, is an excellent fit for Sika's focused growth strategy for North America. With an established, well-respected range of products, people, and quality applicators, the ICS Garland polymer flooring business greatly enhances and complements Sika's fast-growing position in this key market.

Ashland Distribution will now represent Teknor Apex PVC compounds in China (14347)
SHANGHAI, China – Ashland Distribution, a division of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), has announced an agreement with Teknor Apex to distribute their PVC compounds in China, with an emphasis on the medical market. Ashland Distribution operates warehouses in key manufacturing areas throughout China and provides customers with a trusted source for branded thermoplastic resins and other products and services.

Ashland Distribution will now represent Teknor Apex PVC compounds in China (14341)
SHANGHAI, China – Ashland Distribution, a division of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), has announced an agreement with Teknor Apex to distribute their PVC compounds in China, with an emphasis on the medical market. Ashland Distribution operates warehouses in key manufacturing areas throughout China and provides customers with a trusted source for branded thermoplastic resins and other products and services.

Albemarle Corporation Enters into Letter of Intent to Acquire Sorbent Technologies Corporation (14290)
RICHMOND, Va. and TWINSBURG, Ohio, -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) and Sorbent Technologies Corporation (Pink Sheets: SORB) have signed a letter of intent for Albemarle, a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of highly-engineered specialty chemicals, to acquire Sorbent Technologies, a full-service power plant mercury control provider.

RPM International Acquires UK-Based Flowcrete Group. Acquisition Expands Global Resin Flooring Presence (14255)
MEDINA, Ohio, -- RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) announced the acquisition of Flowcrete Group ("Flowcrete"), a manufacturer and marketer of resin flooring systems for industrial and commercial applications. Flowcrete, established in 1982 and headquartered near Manchester, England, has sales of approximately $85 million. Terms were not disclosed.

Emerald Hilton Davis Acquires Wolstenholme, a Manufacturer of Carbon Black Dispersions for Printing Inks (14244)
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio -- Emerald Hilton Davis, LLC, a subsidiary of Emerald Performance Materials, LLC (“Emerald”), has acquired the carbon black dispersions business and assets of Wolstenholme International Ltd. (“Wolstenholme”). Emerald is an affiliated portfolio company of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., a leading private investment firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and investments in market-leading companies. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Ohio Task Force Begins Mission of Creating a New 21st Century Industry. Appointed members aim to build business through conversion of agricultural products into advanced materials. (14211)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, -- The state of Ohio has appointed thirteen members, representing a wide range of expertise in the fields of chemicals, polymers and advanced materials, to serve on the Ohio Agriculture to Chemicals, Polymers, and Advanced Materials Task Force. The creation of the task force is aimed at accelerating the state business climate by maximizing ties between its No. 1 industry, agriculture, and its role as the nation's No. 1 polymer industry.

PARKER FLUID CONTROL DIVISION INTRODUCES NEW CAR CARE VALVES (14172)
NEW BRITAIN, CT, Parker Fluid Control Division, manufacturers of the Skinner and Gold Ring lines of solenoid valves and the Sinclair Collins line of process control valves, now offers a new line of solenoid valves designed exclusively for the car wash industry. The Car Care Solenoid Valve line reliably meets the most demanding applications including presoak, soap dispensing, water purification, water softening, hot waxes, spot-free rinsing, blowers and driers, and high-pressure washes.

RPM's Euclid Chemical Company Acquires Increte Systems (14126)
MEDINA, Ohio, -- RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, The Euclid Chemical Company of Cleveland, Ohio, has acquired Increte Systems of Odessa, Florida. With sales of approximately $15 million, Increte is the nation's leading manufacturer of decorative concrete systems that economically recreate the look of natural stone, wood, tile, brick and pavers using concrete. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

RPM's Tremco Acquires Licensee in France; Complements and Accelerates European Construction Market Expansion (14111)
MEDINA, Ohio, RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) announces that one of its wholly owned subsidiaries in Europe, Tremco illbruck International, has purchased Prosytec SAS from a subsidiary of Goodrich Corporation (NYSE:GR).