Robert J. Kumpf, Ph.D., chief administrative officer of Bayer MaterialScience LLC, was recently named chairman of the Industrial Research Institute (IRI) board of directors.

Daubert Industries Inc. and its subsidiaries, Daubert Chemical Co. Inc., ECP Inc., and Daubert VCI Inc., were recently recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business and selected as one of Chicago’s Largest Privately Held Companies.

The Industrial Research Institute (IRI) has awarded its 2011 medal award to Uma Chowdhry, Ph.D.

After a slight decline for the preceding edition due to the world economic crisis, the 2011 event in the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg beat the previous top marks of 2007.

Chinese tennis player Li Na has recently advanced to #4 in the official world rankings. Her success may be due in part to the kinesiology therapy tape she has been

Huntsman Corp. recently announced it has signed a license agreement with Chinese chemicals manufacturer Yantai Wanhua Polyurethanes Co. Ltd. for the production of propylene oxide (PO) and methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE).

Victrex Polymer Solutions, a division of Victrex Plc, recently announced it is building a second technical center in Asia.

The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) is seeking Packaging Hall of Fame™ Class of 2011 nominations.

Momentive Performance Materials Inc. recently announced a collaboration initiative with Specialty Silicone Fabricators (SSF) to develop combination products for medical device manufacturers.

Sauereisen is a leading manufacturer of specialty adhesive and sealant cements.