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 About Hexion Speciality Chemicals, IncHexion Specialty Chemicals is the world's largest producer of thermosetting resins. The third-largest North American based specialty chemicals company, Hexion generated 2005 sales of $4.5 billion through its leading positions across various end markets and geographies. Our resins are used in bonding, binding and coating applications in a multitude of industries and for virtually thousands of end-use products.Our materials are found in products touching nearly every facet of modern living. Hexion was formed in 2005 through the merger of Borden Chemical, Inc., Resolution Performance Products LLC (RPP) and Resolution Specialty Materials LLC (RSM), and the acquisition of Bakelite AG. In 2006 Hexion has continued to grow through the acquisitions of the decorative coatings and adhesives business of The Rhodia Group, the wax business of Rohm and Haas, and the ink and adhesive resins business of Akzo Nobel. Hexion Specialty Chemicals is owned by an affiliate of the private investment firm Apollo Management, L.P. |
