Brenntag recently announced it has built a new knowledge center in order to provide technical service in Mexico.

As part of its Manufacturing Appreciation Week, the state of Georgia recently recognized Nordson Corp.’s Swainsboro manufacturing facility as its mid-size manufacturer of the year.

Gelest Inc. recently announced a number of new appointments and promotions.

AkzoNobel recently announced it has finalized the $1.05 billion sale of its North American Decorative Paints business to PPG Industries Inc.

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. recently announced income from continuing operations of $0.2 million, or breakeven per diluted share, for the first quarter ended February 28, 2013.

RPM International Inc. recently reported financial results for its fiscal 2013 third quarter ended February 28, 2013.

LORD Corp. recently announced that its Indianapolis, Ind., manufacturing plant received the Indiana Governor’s Workplace Safety Award in the category of Internal Outreach and Education for advancing occupational safety and health.

Hernon Manufacturing recently announced that Harry Arnon, president, has been named the Small Business Exporter of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Association’s North Florida Office.

Wacker Chemie AG recently announced it has opened a new technical center for carpet applications in Dalton, Ga.

3M recently announced that it has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence Award.