Kraton Performance Polymers Inc. recently announced it is advancing its Asian expansion strategy to support new and existing customers.

Henkel Corp. recently announced financial results for 2011. Sales increased 3.4% to €15,605 million (~ $20,794 million).

Steven Wong will be responsible for managing the company’s Asian strategy across all of Michelman’s industry segments.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently announced it is soliciting proposals to support long-term research in next-generation semiconductor technology, which is critical to the future of the U.S. electronics industry.

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. recently announced income from continuing operations of $10.7 million for the first quarter ended February 29, 2012.

Brookfield recently announced two hands-on courses that equip users of its instruments with the knowledge to get the most out of their viscosity test methods.

The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced plans to invest in a new manufacturing facility for its Dow Coating Materials (DCM) business unit in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc. (ASC) recently announced five new members in the first three months of 2012, increasing its membership level to 119 member companies.

Brookfield Engineering Laboratories recently announced the appointment of Vincent Hebert to the position of product manager, Powder Flow Tester (PFT).

Ellsworth Adhesives recently announced it has been named a Dow Corning Gold Level Distributor for top performance in 2011.