AlliedSignal Appoints New Specialty Chemicals President.MORRIS TOWNSHIP There are several places named Morris Township in the United States:
AlliedSignal Specialty Chemicals is a leading global supplier of specialty and fine chemicals, with more than $1.0 billion in annual revenue (excluding its UOP (micro OPeration) The "u" is the substitute letter for the µ symbol. See microinstruction. joint venture with Union Carbide Union Carbide Corporation (Union Carbide) is one of the oldest chemical and polymers companies in the United States, and currently has more than 3,800 employees. Corporation). Recently expanded to include the company's fluorine- based businesses, AlliedSignal Specialty Chemicals serves various industries with environmentally safer fluorocarbons for refrigeration refrigeration, process for drawing heat from substances to lower their temperature, often for purposes of preservation. Refrigeration in its modern, portable form also depends on insulating materials that are thin yet effective. , air-conditioning, foam-insulation, sterilization sterilization Any surgical procedure intended to end fertility permanently (see contraception). Such operations remove or interrupt the anatomical pathways through which the cells involved in fertilization travel (see reproductive system). , and precision cleaning applications. It also serves the pharmaceutical and agricultural chemicals; polymer additives; industrial chemicals; chemicals for paint and coatings; sealants and adhesives; electronics and nuclear services industries. Also part of Specialty Chemicals is UOP, a $1 billion global process technology leader and the world's largest licensing organization. AlliedSignal and Union Carbide each own a 50% interest in this joint venture. Norris, 49, has been with the company since 1989. He has been president of its Richmond, Virginia-based Polymers businesses since 1994. Prior to that, Norris led AlliedSignal's Chemicals and Catalysts business. He succeeds Dr. David C. Hill, whose new assignment is to identify and assess possible acquisition businesses for AlliedSignal. Before joining AlliedSignal, Norris served in management positions at W.R. Grace Co. and was president of Engelhard Corporation's Catalysts and Chemicals business. A native of Leonardtown, Maryland Leonardtown is the county seat of St. Mary's County, MarylandGR6. The population was 1,896 at the 2000 census. The College of Southern Maryland maintains a small day campus there; there is both a large public and a Catholic high school, and offices of , he is a graduate of Mt. St. Mary's College, Emmitsburg, Maryland, and has an M.B.A. from the University of Maryland University of Maryland can refer to:
AlliedSignal Executive Vice President Frederic M. Poses described Norris as "a talented and experienced leader." "Paul Norris has consistently grown every business which he has led at AlliedSignal," Poses said. "He will lead our effort to significantly increase AlliedSignal's role in global specialty and fine chemicals markets. Our goal is to grow our existing businesses and acquire others that build on the platform we've established in fluorine fluorine (fl  `ərēn, –rĭn), gaseous chemical element; symbol F; at. no. 9; at. wt. 18.998403; m.p. −219.6°C;; b.p. −188.14°C;; density 1. chemistry, pharmaceutical and agricultural intermediates, specialty additives, and fine chemicals around the world." AlliedSignal Specialty Chemicals has manufacturing locations in North America, Europe and Asia, and employs approximately 3,000 people, excluding UOP. Headquartered in northern New Jersey, AlliedSignal Inc. is an advanced technology and manufacturing company serving customers worldwide with aerospace and automotive products, chemicals, fibers, plastics and advanced materials. CONTACT: Edward M. Romanoff (201) 455-2144 or Thomas B. Crane (201) 455-6073 |
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