Arch Chemicals.

Arch Chemicals, Cytec Industries, Engelhard, FMC Rohm and Haas (R&H), and Sigma-Aldrich reported stronger second-quarter sales and earnings, helped by way of the improved economy (table). Cambrex's consequence s were down because of asset sales, and Lubrizol's earnings dropp because of charges incurred with its acquisition of Noveon in June (CW June 9 p 5)

R&H's without deductions income jumped 30%, to $118 million (52 cts/share), excluding a $94-million charge taken in second-quarter 2003 Sales were up 15% to $18 billion. R&H beat consensus estimates on 1 cts/share, reflecting strong demand across all of its businesses and price

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