Evonik Corp. recently announced an extension of its contract with Lintech International LLC.

3M recently announced that Eric Quint has been hired as chief design officer.

Mapei SpA recently announced it has acquired 100% of the Turkish company Wallmerk Construction Chemicals Building Industry and Trade Inc.

Emerald Performance Materials recently announced it has appointed Dar-Tech Inc. its distributor to serve the Midwest/Ohio Valley region.

Bostik recently announced it has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Changshu, China.

The Center for Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council recently announced a call for entries for its 2013 Polyurethane Innovation Award.

Ellsworth Adhesives recently announced it is now an authorized distributor for the Henkel Aerospace line of products in the U.S.

RPM International Inc. recently announced that Arturo Hernandez has joined the company as director of Global Compliance.

Berry Plastics Group Inc. recently announced that three of its products have received Flexible Packaging Association Achievement Awards at the association’s annual ceremony.

Sartomer USA LLC recently announced it has appointed Agustin Xoconostle as an account manager.