The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC), Washington, DC, recently announced the election of a new Board of Directors for the 2009 term.

Three months after embarking on an exclusive strategic alliance to serve the $2-billion-plus worldwide foam-control market, Clariant has acquired Dalton, Ga.-based XL Performance Chemicals from Fibro Chem LLC and its affiliates.

Sartomer Co., Exton, PA, recently named Todd Speece business development manager, Rubber, and Kathleen Shelton marketing manager, metal monomers.

In a move designed to further expand the company’s market and sales leadership, Henkel Corp. has selected Mr. Jim Wise to direct the global sales effort for its electronics assembly business.

Huntsman, The Woodlands, TX, has recently announced its first quarter results for 2009.

Fabrico, a leader in design and manufacturing services for flexible materials, has announced the promotion of Craig McClenachan to vice president of its Fabrication and Assembly business.

Materia Inc. recently announced the appointment of Timothy McCarthy as Vice President of Marketing and Sales.

Arena Products has created a new position of Business Development Manager – Chemical Markets.

Multi-Color Corp. has announced the appointment of Nigel A. Vinecombe as chief operating officer.

The Munich-based chemical Group WACKER has recently finished expansion of its Shanghai Technical Center located at Shanghai Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park.