Henkel has promoted Gary Shi to the position of technical manager for the research and development of Liquid Epoxy products.

Global specialty chemicals manufacturer Sartomer Company has announced the expansion of its operations in the Asia/Pacific region with the formation of the Sartomer Asia division and the appointment of the new division's general manager.

Jan Palmieri, vice president of Body Engineered Systems of Dow Automotive, has been named to the Automotive News list of 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry.

Rohm and Haas Company has announced the appointment of Cheryl Martin to the position of North American region general manager for Adhesives and Sealants.

At 1,610 meters per minute (60 miles per hour), Dow Corning's new Syl-Off® Advantage Series high-speed, solventless silicone coating system has set a new world speed record for siliconizing paper.

American Ultraviolet Co., Lebanon, IN, has announced the acquisition of Lesco Corp. of Torrance, CA.

Brookfield Engineering Laboratories has announced the appointment of Christopher Nyundo as European Texture Specialist.

Charles Ross and Son Co. has announced the introduction of a new line of Sanitary Ribbon Blenders designed for vacuum operation.

Ashby Cross has announced the introduction of a non-contact level sensor for use with closed or covered non-metallic containers.

Dow Corning has announced the release of an updated Syl-Off® silicone release coatings selection guide that includes information about Syl-Off Advantage Series low-platinum, solventless release coatings, and Syl-Off 9100 Series thermal-cure release coatings for films.