Cookson Electronics has named Peter A. Palmer senior vice president of Marketing and New Business Development.

The Lubrizol Corporation has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to purchase Noveon International, Inc. in a transaction valued at $1.84 billion.

Henkel Technologies has promoted Bhavesh H. Muni to a new position as global business manager, Semiconductor Packaging.

Powers Fasteners, Inc., the leading domestic manufacturer of mechanical, adhesive, and powder-actuated fastening systems, has enhanced its sales coverage along the East Coast with the addition of a new branch warehouse location in the Washington, DC area.

During Semicon West in San Jose, Henkel Corp. and STS:IEMT will present "Future Trends in Semiconductor Packaging," a four-hour seminar that will bring together industry leaders to discuss current semiconductor packaging challenges and future industry requirements.

3M has announced the appointment of William (Bill) Myers to the position of president of Dyneon LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of 3M.

ConProTec Inc. has announced the opening of its MIXPAC Dispenser Repair Division located in Salem, NH.

Raymond E. Southwell, founder and president of Specialty Polymers, Inc, was recently inducted into Oregon State University College of Engineering's Hall of Fame.

MarChem Southeast, a major supplier of vinyl plastisols and urethane systems to large industrial customers in the Southeastern U.S. and overseas, has announced receipt of ISO 9001:2000, the highest level registration conferred for product quality.

SpecialChem has announced a new season of online training sessions, hosted by Ed Petrie, which will cover Polyurethane Adhesives & Sealants.