Emerald Performance Materials recently announced it has appointed Timothy J. Wessel, Ph.D., to the position of president of its CVC Thermoset Specialties (CTS) business group.

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced it has acquired Mason Chemical Co. Together, the companies reportedly represent more than 100 years of successful family-based ownership and leadership as privately held businesses in the U.S.

Sartomer USA LLC recently announced it has established two new positions with the aim of strengthening the company’s leadership in its global markets.

RPM International Inc. recently reported a double-digit increase in net sales for its fiscal 2013 second quarter ended November 30, 2012.

Effective January 1, the company has reorganized its North American operations around three new wholly owned subsidiaries.

While government incentives for downstream customers fueled strong growth early on, tax credits reduced the cost of solar panels, making them more affordable for consumers and businesses.

Wacker Chemical Corp. recently announced that Axel Schmidt has assumed the role of vice president for the Silicones Division North and Latin America.

Adchem Corp. recently announced its certification under the Responsible Tape Manufacturer (RTM) program of the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC).

Appli-tec Inc. recently announced it has reached an agreement with Raytheon Co. to manufacture a family of advanced aerospace-grade adhesives based on Raytheon’s proprietary designs.

Berry Plastics Group Inc. recently announced the appointment of Carl J. (Rick) Rickertsen to its Board of Directors.