Omnova Strengthens its Tapes & Adhesives Market by Forming Partnership with Dowd & Guild

FAIRLAWN, OHIO -- Omnova Solutions, a leading global specialty chemicals provider, announces the appointment of Dowd & Guild, Incorporated as the distributor for its West Coast and Southern territories for the following markets: Paint & Coatings, Floor Care, Fluoropolymers, Graphic Arts, Nonwovens, Personal Care, Tapes and Adhesives. The West Coast and Southern territories include the following states: Washington, Idaho, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. This appointment was effective November 15, 2012.

"We are extremely pleased with Omnovas new business relationship with Dowd & Guild," said Chip Norcross, Director of Sales, Specialty Chemicals - Americas. "This new partnership will help us serve our valued customers, as well as significantly build and strengthen our Companys presence in the U.S. market.

About Dowd & Guild Inc.

Dowd & Guild Inc. is headquartered in San Ramon, CA and is a leading distributor of a wide range of products for the coatings, adhesives, sealants, caulks, building products, plastics, composites and graphic arts industries. The company has over 25 years experience in supplying quality raw materials to Americas manufacturers.

About Omnova

Omnova Solutions is a technology-based company with 2011 sales of $1.2 billion and a global workforce of approximately 2,300. Omnova is an innovator of emulsion polymers, specialty chemicals, and decorative and functional surfaces for a variety of commercial, industrial and residential end uses.

Source: Omnova