Pixelligent and Brewer Science Inc. recently announced the development of a new spin-on hardmask technology.

ExxonMobil Corp. recently announced the retirement of L. J. (Lucille) Cavanaugh, vice president of Human Resources, effective April 1.

Freeman Technology recently announced it has established a new subsidiary, Freeman Technology Inc., in New Jersey.

Sulzer recently announced its board of directors has unanimously appointed Klaus Stahlmann as CEO, effective immediately.

International Paint LLC, an AkzoNobel company, has promoted Chris McMillan to the position of Protective Coatings Marketing manager, North America.

BASF recently announced it has opened a new white biotechnology and microbiology research center in Tarrytown, N.Y.

The global market for specialty fibers was valued at $6.3 billion in 2011 and is expected to increase to nearly $10.3 billion in 2016, a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%.

RPM International Inc. recently announced that its board of directors has elected Russell L. Gordon, currently vice president–Corporate Planning, as vice president and chief financial officer.

EnDiSys LLC recently announced the opening of its Chicago-area Technical Sales and Service Center.

Brenntag, a global leader in chemical distribution, has inaugurated its new head office in Mumbai, India.