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Giant Dow Chemical Grows with Rohm and Haas Acquisition

by Allyson Wendt

With an $18.8 billion transaction, two giants in the chemical industry have merged. Dow Chemical has agreed to acquire smaller company Rohm and Haas, which has found a niche in the specialty coatings and materials market. According to Dow, the two companies share several synergies, particularly in the coatings and biocides divisions, that could lead to increased profitability.

Rohm and Haas will maintain its name and remain headquartered in Philadelphia. Both companies produce a wide variety of building materials, including paints, epoxies, and plastics products. For more information visit Dow Chemical at www.dow.com or Rohm and Haas at www.rohmhaas.com.

Published August 21, 2008

Wendt, A. (2008, August 21). Giant Dow Chemical Grows with Rohm and Haas Acquisition. Retrieved from https://www.buildinggreen.com/newsbrief/giant-dow-chemical-grows-rohm-and-haas-acquisition

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