CLAYTON, Mo., Oct. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Olin
Corporation (NYSE: OLN) ("Olin") announced today the
successful completion of the previously announced merger of The Dow
Chemical Company's (NYSE: DOW) ("Dow") U.S. Chlor-Alkali and Vinyl,
Global Chlorinated Organics and Global Epoxy businesses with Olin
and the election by Olin's board of directors of four new
officers.
Joseph D. Rupp, Olin's Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer, said, "I want to welcome the four new
officers and the talented business leaders, management teams and
skillful employees of the businesses who will become part of the
Olin family. I also want to congratulate and thank all the
employees from both companies who worked diligently to make this
merger a success."
James A. Varilek, 57, was elected
Executive Vice President of Olin and President, Chlor Alkali Vinyls
and Services. Jim most recently served as Chief Operating
Officer, Dow Chlorine Products; President, U.S. Chlor-Alkali &
Vinyl. In this role, Jim led the Chlor-Alkali and Vinyl Business
and organizational readiness for the Dow Chlorine Products
divestiture. Jim holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and a
master's degree in Business Administration from the
University of Michigan.
Pat D. Dawson, 58, was elected
Executive Vice President of Olin and President, Epoxy and
International. Pat most recently was Senior Vice President,
Dow Epoxy and Corporate Project Development where he was
responsible for leading the Global Epoxy Business and driving
corporate projects. Pat holds a bachelor's degree in Agronomy
and a master's degree in Agricultural Economics/Management
from Purdue University.
John M. Sampson, 54, was elected
Vice President of Olin and Vice President, Manufacturing and
Engineering, Chlor Alkali Vinyls, Epoxy and Global Chlorinated
Organics. John most recently served as Vice President, Dow
Chlorine Products Operations where he led all operational aspects
of the chlorine products business. John holds a bachelor's
degree in Chemical Engineering from Louisiana
State University.
Clive A. Grannum, 50, was elected
Vice President of Olin and President, Global Chlorinated
Organics. Clive most recently served as the Business
President, Global Chlorinated Organics at Dow where he led all
aspects of the global business. Clive holds a bachelor's
degree in Aerospace Engineering from Boston
University and a master's degree in Management from
Yale University.
Olin Corporation is a leading vertically-integrated global
manufacturer and distributor of chemical products and a leading
U.S. manufacturer of ammunition. The chemical products
produced include chlorine and caustic soda, vinyls, epoxies,
chlorinated organics, bleach and hydrochloric acid.
Winchester's principal manufacturing facilities produce and
distribute sporting ammunition, law enforcement ammunition,
reloading components, small caliber military ammunition and
components, and industrial cartridges.
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