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Mar. 12, 2010 Ashland Hercules Water Technologies Announces Pentaerythritol Price Increase - Ashland Hercules Water Technologies, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc., today announced that Pentaerythritol pricing will be increased by $ 0.08/lb effective April 1, 2010. Mar. 17, 2009 Water Forum Hears Innovative Solutions From Ashland Hercules Water Technologies - The business of water treatment can pose many challenges, and Ashland Hercules Water Technologies President Paul Raymond, Ph.D., is focused on solutions. He will be speaking on the topic at the Sixth Annual Water Executive Forum to be held March 30-31. Nov. 13, 2008 Ashland Completes Acquisition of Hercules - Ashland Inc. today completed its acquisition of Hercules Incorporated, creating a leading specialty chemicals company serving many of the world’s most essential needs and industries. June 23, 2008 Hercules Acquires Logos Química - Hercules Incorporated today announced it has acquired Logos Química Ltda., a Brazilian based specialty chemicals company with 100 employees and 2007 annual sales of approximately $17 million. June 3, 2008 Hercules Paper Technologies and Ventures to Raise Prices In North America - Effective June 16, 2008, the Paper Technologies and Ventures group of Hercules Incorporated (NYSE: HPC) will initiate price increases in North America of up to 30% on all products. Jan. 3, 2008 Hercules Paper Technologies and Ventures To Raise Prices in North America - Effective immediately, the Paper Technologies and Ventures group of Hercules Incorporated (NYSE: HPC) will initiate price increases in North America Sep. 12, 2007 Poliquimicos, S. A. de C. V. Will Be the Exclusive Distributor for Hercules Paper Technologies and Ventures - Effective September 1, 2007, Poliquímicos, S. A. de C. V. became the exclusive distributor of Hercules Incorporated for paper chemicals in Mexico. June 26, 2007 Hercules Receives Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award - Hercules Incorporated, in collaboration with Professor Kaichang Li of Oregon State University and Columbia Forest Products, received a 2007 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award for the Greener Synthetic Pathways category. Dec. 18, 2006 Hercules Paper Technologies and Ventures Highlights New Innovative Technologies at Tissue World 2007 - Hercules Paper Technologies and Ventures will highlight various new technologies at Tissue World 2007. Visit Stand 1D45 to discuss your needs with Hercules Tissue Applications experts. Dec. 4, 2006 Hercules Paper Technologies and Wisdom Adhesives Announce Distribution Agreement - Effective immediately, the Paper Technologies and Ventures Group of Hercules Incorporated will become the exclusive distributor for Wisdom Adhesives products and services for the worldwide pulp and paper industry. May 26, 2006 Hercules and MeadWestvaco Specialty Chemicals Announce Agreement - The Paper Technologies and Ventures Group of Hercules Incorporated and the Specialty Chemicals Division of MeadWestvaco Corporation announced an agreement to produce and sell rosin- based paper sizing products in the Americas. Jan. 19, 2006 Hercules Pulp and Paper Division and South African Paper Chemicals Announce Distribution Agreement for South Africa - The Pulp and Paper Division of Hercules Incorporated and South African Paper Chemicals Pty Ltd. have announced a distributor agreement for South Africa. Dec. 12, 2005 Hercules Pulp and Paper Division Opens Helsingborg Customer and Laboratory Support Center - The Pulp and Paper Division of Hercules Incorporated has announced the opening of its new Helsingborg Technical Center (HTC) in January 2006. Nov. 15, 2005 Hercules Pulp and Paper Division Consolidates Technology Activities in North America - The Pulp and Paper Division of Hercules Incorporated announced the consolidation of research and development and customer applications laboratory functions in North America. The Jacksonville, Florida, Applied Sciences Center will be closed ... Nov. 2, 2005 Hercules Introduces New Low AOX Wet Strength Resin - The Pulp and Paper Division of Hercules Incorporated has introduced Kymene® 217LX low AOX wet strength resin. Oct. 20, 2005 Hercules Pulp and Paper Division Named Exclusive Supplier For Metso STT® Tissue Technology - The Pulp and Paper Division of Hercules Incorporated is named the exclusive supplier of specialty chemicals for Metso Paper’s STT® Technology for the manufacture of tissue. July 8, 2005 PerForm® SP Technology Re-engineered - PerForm® SP Advanced Retention and Drainage Technology—designed specifically for alkaline papermaking applications—has been re-engineered to provide an even greater level of balance for sheet retention, drainage, and formation. May 11, 2005 Hercules Obtains Exclusive Exclusive License On Formaldehyde-Free Adhesive - The Pulp and Paper Division of Hercules Incorporated, in co-operation with Columbia Forest Products and Oregon State University have commercialized a new, formaldehyde-free adhesive for the hardwood plywood industry. May 6, 2005 Columbia Forest Products to Convert Standard Hardwood Plywood Production to Eliminate All Formaldehyde - Columbia Forest Products has begun converting all its hardwood plywood plants to formaldehyde-free manufacturing processes, using a soy-based adhesive developed by Columbia, the College of Forestry at Oregon State University, and Hercules Incorporated. Jan. 26, 2005 Hercules Pulp and Paper Division Highlights New Innovative Technologies at Tissue World 2005 - The Pulp and Paper Division of Hercules Incorporated will highlight various new technologies at Tissue World 2005. Visit Stand 3140 to discuss your needs with Hercules Applications Experts. Oct. 25, 2004 Hercules Celebrates 75 Years on the New York Stock Exchange - Hercules Incorporated President and CEO Craig Rogerson will ring The Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, October 26, 2004, to commemorate Hercules 75th anniversary as a public company listed on the exchange. Oct. 22, 2004 Hercules Pulp and Paper Division Highlights New Innovative Technologies at Tissue World China 2004 - The Pulp and Paper Division of Hercules Incorporated will highlight various new technologies at Tissue World China 2004. Visit Stand 5200 to discuss your needs with Hercules Applications experts. Oct. 15, 2004 Hercules Pulp and Paper Division to Raise Prices in North America - Effective November 15, 2004, the Pulp and Paper Division of Hercules Incorporated will initiate price increases in North America of 8-10% for all process and functional products. June 2, 2004 Hercules Pulp and Paper Division to Raise Prices in North America - Effective July1, 2004, the Pulp and Paper Division of Hercules Incorporated will initiate price increases in North America of approximately 3-9% for all process and functional products (excluding wet strength resins). May 20, 2004 Hercules Incorporated and MeadWestvaco Corporation Announce Tolling Agreement for Dispersed Rosin - Effective immediately, the Pulp and Paper Division of Hercules Incorporated will become the exclusive toll manufacturer of dispersed rosin size for MeadWestvaco Corporation. April 12, 2004 Hercules Pulp and Paper Division to Raise Kymene® Wet Strength Resin Prices in North America - The Pulp and Paper Division of Hercules Incorporated (NYSE: HPC) will increase prices for all Kymene® wet strength resin sold in North America by 10%. Jan. 28, 2004 Hercules Pulp and Paper Division Highlights New Innovative Technologies at Asian Paper 2004 - The Pulp and Paper Division of Hercules Incorporated will highlight various new technologies at Asian Paper 2004. Visit Stand 1900 to discuss your needs with Hercules Applications experts. Dec. 11, 2003 Craig Rogerson Named President and CEO of Hercules - Hercules Incorporated (NYSE: HPC) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Craig A. Rogerson President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Oct. 14, 2003 Hercules to Release Third Quarter 2003 Earnings and Host Conference Call - Hercules Incorporated (NYSE: HPC) today announced that it intends to release its third quarter 2003 earnings, before trading begins on the New York Stock Exchange, on Thursday, October 30, 2003. Oct. 6, 2003 William Joyce Resigns From Hercules; Board Conducting CEO Search - Hercules Incorporated (NYSE: HPC) today announced that Dr. William H. Joyce has resigned from the Company and its Board of Directors. He has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since mid-2001. Aug. 21, 2003 Hercules Responds to Shareholder Proposals - Hercules Incorporated (NYSE: HPC) today announced that its board of directors has amended the Company’s Rights Agreement to provide for its expiration at the close of business on September 19, 2003. Aug. 14, 2003 Hercules Announces Voting Results - Hercules Incorporated (NYSE: HPC) today announced that the independent inspectors of election have certified the results of the voting at the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on July 25, 2003. Aug. 11, 2003 New Crepe Control Technology Adds Value by Enhancing Tissue Quality and Improving Machine Runnability - The Pulp and Paper Division of Hercules Incorporated has introduced the latest addition to its range of crepe control products for tissue. Aug. 5, 2003 Hercules Reports Second Quarter Results - Hercules Incorporated (NYSE: HPC) today reported net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2003 of $32 million, or $0.29 per diluted share. July 30, 2003 New Biocide Offers Broad Spectrum Microbiological Control While Minimizing Environmental and Safety Concerns - Exclusive to Hercules Pulp and Paper Division, Spectrum® Ammonium Bromide Technology is a new, patented biocide that effectively controls microorganisms in alkaline systems without the adverse side effects associated with strong oxidizing biocides. July 25, 2003 Hercules Announces Company's Four Board Nominees Elected at Annual Meeting - Hercules Incorporated (NYSE: HPC) announced that, at its 2003 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held here today, shareholders elected all four of the Company's nominees to the Board of Directors. July 21, 2003 Second Independent Proxy Advisor Recommends Hercules Shareholders Vote for Company Director Nominees - Hercules Incorporated (NYSE: HPC) today announced that a second independent proxy advisory firm, Glass, Lewis & Co, has recommended that Hercules shareholders vote to elect Hercules' four director nominees to the Company's Board of Directors. July 10, 2003 Hercules Expects 2nd Quarter Earnings Above Consensus Analyst Estimates - Hercules Incorporated (NYSE: HPC) today announced that it expects to report earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2003 in the range of $0.27 to $0.29 per fully diluted share. July 9, 2003 ISS Recommends Shareholders Vote for Hercules' Director Nominees - Hercules Incorporated (NYSE: HPC) announced today that Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has recommended that Hercules shareholders vote to elect Hercules' director nominees to the Company's Board of Directors. June 11, 2003 New Lotionising Technology Adds Value by Enhancing Tissue Softness - The Pulp and Paper Division of Hercules Incorporated has introduced ProSoft® Lotionising Technology, a new range of surface treatments for tissue. May 1, 2003 Hercules Reports First Quarter Results - Hercules Incorporated (NYSE: HPC) today reported net income before the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle for the first quarter ended March 31, 2003 of $13 million, or $0.12 per diluted share. Mar. 7, 2003 Hercules Pulp and Paper Division to Raise Prices Globally - The Pulp and Paper Division of Hercules Incorporated (NYSE: HPC) has announced it will increase prices for all product lines globally, effective April 1, 2003. Feb. 13, 2003 Hercules Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2002 Results - Hercules Incorporated (NYSE: HPC) today reported net income for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2002 of $10 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, which includes after-tax charges of $5 million relating primarily to restructuring. Jan. 16, 2003 Hercules CEO William H. Joyce to Receive 2003 Perkin Medal - The Society of Chemical Industry (American Section) has named William H. Joyce, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hercules Incorporated, as winner of its 2003 Perkin Medal. Home > News Room |
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