Hexion has a rough 2015, but not as rough as 2014

Hexion Inc. concluded 2015 by narrowing its losses and posting a reduction in sales, hurt in part by the strong value of the U.S. dollar relative to currencies in other markets where the company does business. The Columbus-based chemical manufacturer said this morning that its 2015 loss was $40 million, down from a loss of $223 million in the prior year. Sales were $4.1 billion, down from $5.1 billion.