Eastman Chemical's Acquisitions Drive Solid Profit Growth in Third-Quarter 2015, Offset Weak Prices

SUGAR LAND--November 2, 2015--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Despite declining olefin prices and currency headwinds, Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) (Kingsport, Tennessee) reported steady gains in profits and revenues in third-quarter 2015, as recent acquisitions and growing consumer demand for specialty products offset detrimental market factors. Industrial Info is tracking $408.33 million in active projects involving Eastman.

Within this article: Details on Eastman's quarter and projects, including the expansion of a film-manufacturing plant in Virginia.