FLEXcon recently announced a collaboration initiative with NeXolve, a wholly owned subsidiary of ManTech International Corp. and manufacturer of high-performance polymer materials.

The Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) recently announced that Arkema is the newest member of the association.

Intertape Polymer Group Inc. recently announced plans to relocate its Columbia, S.C., manufacturing operations within the same region.

Premier Industrial Supply recently announced it has broken ground on its new 90,000-sq-ft facility in Massillon, Ohio.

Nordson EDI recently announced it has appointed Kevin L. Bahr to the position of Aftermarket and Customer Service manager.

Croda Inc. recently announced its recent approval by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for participation in the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), achieving Star certification at its site in Mill Hall, Pa.

Sartomer USA LLC recently announced it has appointed a team of market managers to drive growth and leadership in each of the company’s major markets.

Ellsworth Adhesives recently announced it has been named 2012 North American Electronics Distributor of the Year by Dow Corning Corp.

Arkema Coating Resins recently announced it has realigned distribution of ENCOR®, NEOCAR®, SNAP® and Celocor® waterborne products in North America.

Exceptionally low interest rates reportedly helped ensure a slight gain in nationwide housing affordability amid relatively stable house prices in the final quarter of 2012, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI).