Appeared on July 17, 2008
Dr. Michael Gombola, head of LeBow College's finance department, commented on the proposed acquisition of Rohm & Haas Co. by Dow Chemical: "I wouldn't be too surprised if Dow [gives] Rohm & Haas a long leash," Gombola said. "Specialty companies tend to be more high-tech, a little less bureaucratic, more entrepreneurial and open. I don't think Dow wants them to be less high-tech and more like smokestack company. I think they will want them to stay innovative."