Eastman Restructure
Chemical, fiber and plastics maker Eastman Chemical Co. has restructured the company into two divisions. One will focus on performance chemicals and intermediates, fibers, coatings, adhesives, specialty polymers and inks. The other will focus on the company’s polymers and specialty plastics divisions. The Kingsport, Tenn.–based company expects the restructuring to help “tap synergies across technologies and markets” and pursue further growth in each area.