Researchers at PPG Industries’ Allison Park, Pa., Coatings Innovation Center (CIC) are doing their part to help automakers reach fuel efficiency standards.

GEO Specialty Chemicals recently announced it has obtained approval to expand capacity of its DMPA® dimethylolpropionic acid facility.

Owens Corning recently announced its inclusion in a strategic alliance with BASF and TenCate Advanced Composites.

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has acquired a 20% stake in Nippon Aqua Co. Ltd. (Nippon Aqua), a spray polyurethane foam insulation company based in Yokohama, Japan.

Netzsch Pumps North America LLC recently announced it has named David J. Fillo Business Field manager for Dosing Technology.

In recent testimony before Congress, the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) commended the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for improving its implementation of the nation’s chemical security regulatory program.

MAPEI recently announced its Fort Lauderdale, Fla., plant has received the Manufacturers Association of Florida’s Manufacturers of the Year award.

Loparex recently announced that Jan Hilbrink has been appointed managing director for Loparex Europe.

H.B. Fuller Co. recently announced it has been named one of the Ethisphere Institute’s 2013 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

Michelman recently announced it has hired Federica Galli as New Business Development manager, Fibers & Composites.