Arch Chemicals launches Chinese coatings operation

NORWALK, Conn. (Sept. 10)—Arch Chemicals has established sales support and technical service operations in Suzhou, China. Complemented by the company's existing Singapore sales office, the Suzhou service supports Arch's objective of supporting a rapidly growing coatings business in China, the company said. The Suzhou operation, 50 miles from Shanghai, will provide sales and technical support as well as local distribution for the company's wide range of industrial and do-it-yourself retail products for a variety of wood applications. The coatings center will consist of an on-site technical center, color lab and offsite warehouse facility.