Ensyn Technologies Inc. and Pinova Holdings Inc. recently announced the signing of a joint development agreement for the production of specialty chemical products.

The new alliance, Ashland Rus, combines Ashland’s resin technology with Composite Trade’s established network and local market knowledge.

Through 2017, a rebound in construction activity will propel growth in green building materials demand 11% annually to $86.6 billion, according to a new study.

NETZSCH Premier Technologies recently announced the hiring of David Watkins to the Grinding & Dispersing Group as a sales engineer.

The agreement grants Ellsworth Adhesives authorization to supply LORD products for engineered applications worldwide.

Huber Engineered Materials, a division of J.M. Huber Corp., recently announced its participation in Pinfa-NA (Phosphorus, Inorganic and Nitrogen Flame Retardants Association-North America).

Ferro Corp. recently reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012.

SEMATECH recently announced that Bryan J. Rice, Ph.D., has been inducted as a 2013 Fellow by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics.

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced that its board of directors has appointed Martha N. Sullivan a director.

Sika Automotive Division recently announced that Kent Fung been named to the position of senior Market Field manager, Automotive.