When Ashland Plastics and Melamine Chemicals Formed a Joint Venture

question 54

True/False

When Ashland Plastics and Melamine Chemicals formed a joint venture to develop flame-resistant plastic sheeting, the relationship most likely ended as soon as the project was completed.

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