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The article reports that titanium dioxide pigment manufacturer Cristal Global has agreed to acquire 88% of International Titanium Powder from Titanium Co. of America. According to Cristal Globe, the acquisition furthers the company's strategy to enlarge its participation in the titanium value chain.

The article reports on the decision of Sun Chemical Corp. to close a pigments facility in Staten Island, New York. The move by the company will affect 94 workers. According to the company, the plant can no longer operate competitively due to intense competition from low-cost producers, particularly those in China.

The article reports on the decision of Elementis to sell its global pigments business, headquartered in East St. Louis, Illinois. The transaction confirms the success of the restructuring initiatives in the pigments division, according to Elementis chief executive David Dutro. It combines the business with its own color pigments operation.