Specialty chemicals manufacturer Rohm and Haas Company has reported strong fourth quarter and full-year results despite continued weaknesses in its North American Specialty Materials business.

Fourth quarter sales reached $2,343 million, 16% higher than in the same period in 2006, reflecting record sales for the company driven by a strong performance in its Electronic Materials, Salt and chemical businesses in developing economies, while for the full-year 2007, the company achieved sales of $8,897 million, an 8% improvement over 2006.

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