Rohm and Haas Company opened a new legal entity in Gebze/Turkey, located 50 km east of Istanbul, in early January. Named, Rohm and Haas Kimyasal Ürünler Dagitim ve Ticaret A.S., the entity will be a marketing and sales office serving the textile, paper and nonwovens industry as well as the paint and coatings segments. The staff will provide product and service solutions specifically relevant to the Turkish marketplace. Andrew Trapani will serve as general manager of the new company.