LORD Corp. recently announced that two of its facilities have received the Caterpillar Silver Certification.

PPG Industries recently reported record first quarter 2014 net sales from continuing operations of $3.6 billion.

Sika Region North America Automotive recently announced that Zack Gaultney has been promoted.

3M recently reported that its first quarter sales grew 2.6% year-on-year to $7.8 billion.

Heraeus Noblelight Fusion UV recently announced it has appointed Brian Otte to the position of territory manager.

Michelman recently announced it has received an Innovation Award from the Cincinnati Business Courier.

Sika Industry recently announced it has promoted Russell Livermore III to the position of director of Marketing, Industry Target Market USA.

Nordson ASYMTEK, a Nordson company, recently announced that its president, Pieter Bierhuis, has been invited to join the IPC Surface Mount Equipment Manufacturers Association Council (SMEMA).

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced first quarter net sales rose about 3%.

Ferro Corp. recently reported net sales of $392 million in the first quarter of 2014, vs. net sales of $418 million in the first quarter last year.