TAPPI recently announced that Tess Ventress has joined the organization as program director of the TAPPISAFE safety orientation program.

Ferro Corp. recently announced that James F. Kirsch has stepped down as president and CEO.

Ellsworth Adhesives recently announced the addition of Rajinder Khanna as its new business director for India.

Dexco Polymers Technology group recently announced it has hired Paul Dalley as Adhesives Product Development scientist.

Specialty Tapes Manufacturing recently added Jim Herbert to its sales team.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc. (ASC) recently announced volunteer leadership changes, effective January 1, 2013.

Bostik Inc.’s Consumer & Construction Division recently hired Chris Eichman as Marketing Communications manager.

Emerald Kalama Chemical, a business unit of Emerald Performance Materials, recently announced the appointment of Raúl van Adrichem as K-FLEX® sales manager for the EMEA region.

Celanese Corp. recently announced that Lori Johnston has joined the company as senior vice president, Human Resources.

Adhesive Applications recently announced it has expanded its laboratory capabilities, including new, advanced product testing equipment and the addition of key technical staff members.