The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced the promotion of Steve Duren to senior director, Member Services.

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. recently announced that its net sales increased $111.1 million, or 58%, to $301.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2011.

International Paint LLC, an AkzoNobel company, has promoted Brad Berkmeyer to Protective Coatings technical manager, North America.

3M recently reported record fourth quarter sales of $7.1 billion, up 5.7% year-on-year.

Eastman Chemical Co. and Solutia Inc. recently announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Eastman will acquire Solutia.

Ellsworth Adhesives recently announced it has expanded to larger facilities in Tijuana and Guadalajara, Mexico.

Asia-Pacific photovoltaic (PV) markets are expected to continue to surge ahead of expectations, installing 2.8 GW in the second quarter of 2011 and a total of 6 GW in fiscal 2011.

One innovative woman is teaching classes in duct tape design at Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, Wisc. She uses colored, patterened duct tape to create items like wall art, sandals

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) recently announced the election of LaRoux K. Gillespie, Dr. Eng., FSME, PE, CMfgE as its 2012 president.

Premier Industrial Supply Inc. recently announced it has established a Silicone Formulation Business, headquartered in North Canton, Ohio.