RYE, NY – The founder of a major consumer products company is planning to purchase MacDermid for $1.8 billion, says The Wall Street Journal. Jarden founder and chairman Martin Franklin is also expected to buy several more chemicals businesses, according to reports.

TORONTO – Firan Technology Group reported third-quarter sales of $13.3 million, down 5.3% year-over-year. The printed circuit board manufacturer posted a net loss of $551,000 for the period, compared to net income of $155,000 in the same quarter last year.