Mapei has announced the acquisition of a production plant in Ruse (Bulgaria) from Orgachim, a Bulgarian company that manufactures varnishes and paints.

The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) has appointed Bud DeFlaviis to serve as its new executive director.

RPM International Inc., Medina, OH, has reported record net income and cash flow, despite a small decline in net sales, for its fiscal 2010 second quarter ended November 30, 2009.

Momentive Performance Materials has named Targray Technology International as a designated global channel-to-market for solar industry-specific silicone potting, sealing and adhesive products.

The Dow Chemical Co. has announced that the multi-year polyols expansion project at the company’s Terneuzen, Netherlands, plant has been completed.

Thank-Metal Co., Ltd. has specified APTIV^TM film in its new line of Tough Tape^TM high-performance pressure-sensitive tape targeted for protective tabs used in cylinder lithium batteries.

Hetron^® epoxy vinyl ester resin from Ashland Performance Materials, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc., was used as part of a first-of-its-kind system in the U.S. for carbon capture and sequestration (CCS).

Signs of an improving economy were evident on the exhibit floor as nearly 7,000 attendees and exhibitors discussed the latest products, trends, newest technologies and left with renewed optimism during this year’s NEW CHEM SHOW in New York, held Nov. 17-19.

Nordson Corp. has announced the promotion of Jeff Pembroke to president of its Nordson EFD operation.

Garlock Sealing Technologies received the International Sealing Distribution Association's Eco-Award for Industrial Certification at the association's recent Sealing Summit in San Antonio, TX.