Cray Valley has named Steven K. Henning as its new director of research and development.

Wisdom Adhesives, Elgin, IL, recently opened Wisdom Adhesives Canada as part of a global expansion plan.

MACtac^® has announced the appointment of Michael Marasch as senior marketing director for the MACtac Printing Products division.

BASF’s Engineering Plastics business has entered into an agreement with PolyOne Distribution, Avon Lake, OH, for PolyOne to serve as an authorized distributor for Ultrason^® high-temperature polymers to the healthcare industry in North America.

ABCNews.com and Wired.com report on a water-based adhesion device that may one day allow people to climb walls like a superhero.

Seal Bond, Spring Lake, MI, has announced the appointment of Paul Dalley as chief chemist.

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) has announced that Stefan Borgas, CEO of Lonza, will be the featured speaker at its annual March Luncheon at the Waldorf=Astoria hotel in New York City on March 18.

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has announced that Walter Moore will join the council as vice president of Federal Affairs on Feb. 8.

EIS, an Atlanta-based distributor of materials, production supplies and industrial MRO for manufacturing industries nationwide, has formed a strategic marketing agreement with 3M’s Renewable Energy Division.