Sika Automotive Division USA recently announced two personnel appointments.

Sales of windows and doors in China are expected to rise 8.1% per year to ¥570 billion (~ $5.5 million) in 2017.

PPG Industries recently announced it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Hi-Temp Coatings Technology Co. Inc.

MAPEI recently announced its Tempe, Ariz., facility has been certified by OSHA’s Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP).

TAPPI recently announced several new members to its Board of Directors.

The Coatings Research Group Inc. (CRGI) recently announced that Richard Scott will succeed Jackie Savoca, Ph.D., as its sixth executive director.

3M recently reported fourth quarter earnings of $1.62 per share, an increase of 14.9% compared to the fourth quarter of 2012.

Celanese Corp. recently announced that Jimmy (Ji Seon) Yu has joined the company as managing director for Celanese Korea Ltd.

ALTANA recently announced it has acquired polypropylene wax emulsion products from Royal DSM.

U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz recently announced nearly $50 million to accelerate research and development of new vehicle technologies.