RPM International Inc. recently announced that its Rust-Oleum Group has acquired Synta Inc., a producer and marketer of exterior wood deck and concrete restoration systems.

Net sales were $288.2 million for the quarter, a decline of $26.8 million, or 8.5%, compared to $315 million for the previous year’s third quarter.

Charles Ross & Son Co. recently announced it has completed its 3,000th double planetary mixer.

Net income from continuing operations was $24.6 million, compared to $22.2 million in last year’s third quarter.

Emerald Kalama Chemical, a business unit of Emerald Performance Materials, recently announced the appointment of Sharon Chung as K-FLEX® product line manager for Asia.

The facility is reportedly designed to allow for fast, efficient development of new water-based coatings and surface-modifying additives formulated specifically for the Asia-Pacific markets.

Nordson Corp. recently announced that Godfrey M. Sandham has become vice president and general manager of EDI.

Lintech International recently announced it is a finalist for the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) 2012 Responsible Distribution Excellence Award.

Emerald Kalama Chemical, a business unit of Emerald Performance Materials, recently announced the grand opening of its new K-FLEX® operation in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Associated Industries recently announced that it is an approved Henkel authorized distributor.