The Munich-based chemical Group WACKER has recently finished expansion of its Shanghai Technical Center located at Shanghai Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park.

Pres-On, Addison, IL, has announced the launch of a brand new, customer-focused Web site highlighting the company’s line of science-based adhesive taps and gasketing materials.

Philadelphia Mixing Solutions, Palmyra, PA, has announced the addition of two regional sales managers to its growing Service All Mixers (SAM) program. 

3 Sigma Corp., a leading supplier of pressure-sensitive and other materials to the label industry, has named Thomas J. Trayner CEO and chief marketing officer.

In alliance with JHM Technologies, Inc., New Boston RTM and SR Composites, LLC, Ashland Distribution, Dublin, OH, has introduced “The Green Connection,” a program for closed-molding processes focused on improving productivity and environmental performance.

Nordson Corp. recently announced the appointment of Hyun Seop (Steve) Shin as Managing Director of Nordson Korea.

Asymtek, a Nordson company and leader in dispensing, coating, and jetting technologies, recently received two prestigious awards during NEPCON China 2009.

ALTANA, Wesel, Germany, recently acquired the high-performance additives business of Frankfurt-based DyStar.

OMNOVA Solutions’ Performance Chemicals facility in Mogadore, OH, was presented with a 2008 award for excellence in environmental, health, safety and security performance by the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council (OCTC) for the fourth consecutive year.

Dura Chemical Inc., Alameda, CA, has announced that Hall Technologies Inc., St. Louis, will serve as a new agent for the company’s line of organic products, including those in the paint, UPR, lubricant and grease industries.