Solutia Completes Acquisition of Southwall Technologies Inc. (PDF)Solutia has completed the previously announced acquisition of Southwall Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: SWTX), a leading innovator of energy-saving films and glass products for the automotive and architectural markets. The $113 million transaction was funded by Solutia with existing cash on hand and is expected to be accretive in the first year...
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Solutia, Performance Films Distributing Extend Distributorship Agreement (PDF)Solutia Inc. announced that it has extended the distributorship agreement with Performance Films Distributing, Inc., based in Dublin, Ohio, through 2015...
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SEMA Show 2011: LLumar® Window Film Provides Real-Time Show Coverage, Prizes and Live Install Demos of LLumar CTX Automotive Tint and LLumar Paint Protection Film (PDF)Solutia will present live demonstrations of their best-in-class LLumar CTX® high performance, signal-enabling window film and LLumar Paint Protection Film at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nov. 1-4, 2011 (Booth #12013, located in the Restyling & Car Care Accessories section). Solutia will also be providing real-time show coverage from the LLumar booth and the show floor. Window film dealers and auto enthusiasts can follow along to stay informed on the best events and products that SEMA has to offer and also enter to win prizes such as window film gift certificates, a Facebook makeover and special-edition SEMA t-shirts...
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Solutia to Acquire Southwall Technologies Inc. (PDF)Solutia Inc. (NYSE: SOA), a market-leading performance materials and specialty chemicals company, and Southwall Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: SWTX), a leading innovator of energy-saving films and glass products for automotive and architectural markets, today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement providing for Solutia to acquire Southwall for $13.60 per share of Southwall common stock in cash...
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Solutia Elects Craig Ivey President and General Manager of Performance Films Division (PDF)Solutia Inc. announces it has elected Mr. Craig Ivey as president and general manager of its Performance Films division, replacing Mr. D. Michael Donnelly, who was elected Solutia’s executive vice president and chief operating officer. The division is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of solar control, decorative, safety and security window films for aftermarket automotive and architectural applications. Additionally, Performance Films manufactures advanced film components for the electronic technology and energy markets...
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Solutia Window Films Provide Indoor Sun Protection (PDF)Most people think of outdoor sun safety when they think of skin cancer prevention. While wearing sunscreen, covering up and staying in the shade are all keys to helping protect against ultraviolet (UV) radiation while outside, full protection also means blocking harmful rays from damaging your skin while inside your home or vehicle...
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Solutia introduced its new global brand identity, built on the pillars of Ingenuity, Productivity and Performance. (PDF)"The new brand identity reflects our pride, confidence, intense drive for accomplishment and optimism for the future shared by Solutia and its employees worldwide," said Jeffry N. Quinn, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Solutia Inc. "The Solutia of today combines innovative solutions and best-in-class technical service with the proven capability to serve global markets. This positions the company well to enjoy continued success in 2011 and beyond."...
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Solutia Unveils Expanded Brand Portfolio at SEMA Show (PDF)Solutia is proud to present its expanded suite of professionally installed brands for the global market — including the newly added super-premium V-KOOL® window film brand whose technology was voted as one of the top 100 inventions of the millennium by Popular Science magazine for its energy savings capability — at the SEMA show in Las Vegas from November 2 through November 5, 2010. (Booth #11811)...
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Solutia Names Mike Donnelly President and General Manager of Performance Films Division (PDF)Solutia Inc. today announced that it has named Mike Donnelly as President and General Manager of its Performance Films division. The division manufactures films that provide energy savings and safety and security benefits when applied to glass, as well as high-value precision coated films and film components for advanced technology and performance products...
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Solutia Announces the Acquisition of Novomatrix (PDF)Solutia Inc. today announced that it has acquired Novomatrix, a leader in branding, marketing and the distribution of high-technology performance window films catering to the premium segment of the automotive aftermarket and architectural applications for residential, commercial and industrial properties...
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CPFilms Launches New Websites Supporting Premium Brands (PDF)CPFilms has launched two new websites supporting their Vista™ and FormulaOne High Performance Auto Tint® window film brands. Through intuitive navigation and interactive features, as well as a bold new look, the websites promote CPFilms premium dealers and product lines in the US and Canada...
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CPFilms Announces Launch of New LLumar® Paint Protection Film (PDF)CPFilms worked closely with its professional dealer network to develop a paint protection product that is easy to install, has a high-gloss finish and significantly increased durability...
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Illinois Drivers Now Allowed to Experience the Full Benefits of Window Film (PDF)Illinois drivers are now allowed to apply window film to driver and passenger front side windows provided the visible light transmittance (VLT) is over 30 percent on rear windows. Window film can reject up to 50 percent of solar energy transmitted into vehicles...
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