Cognis spins off unit

Cognis’ Process Chemicals strategic business unit will trade as an independent company under the new name of Pulcra Chemicals GmbH starting July 1. Pulcra will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Cognis, a worldwide supplier of innovative specialty chemicals. The Cognis subsidiary will focus on providing high-performance products and system solutions for increasing the productivity and environmental compatibility of complex manufacturing processes in the fiber, textile and leather industries. (July 3, 2007)