Solar Compounds Corp. president Harry Bockus has announced the appointment of Joseph Barbanel to the position of executive vice president.

Reynolds Industries Inc., a manufacturer of mixing and processing equipment, has appointed Gary Michal to the position of engineering manager.

The abstract submission deadline for the Call for Papers for the ASC's Spring Convention in Columbus, OH, April 17-20, 2005, is this Friday, Jan. 28.

The High Performance Polymers Division of Bostik, Inc. has established a business relationship with Lighthouse Molding, Inc. as the exclusive sales agent for Bostik LPM adhesives.

The abstract submission deadline for the Call for Papers for the Adhesive and Sealant Council's Spring Convention in Columbus, OH (April 17-20, 2005), is nearing.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council has announced the promotion of Malinda Armstrong to manager, Finance and Administration.

Gary C. Andrews has joined Valiant Technologies, Inc. (VTI) as its new president and CEO.

Adchem Corp. has announced that, in addition to its 180,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Riverhead, NY, the company has established a new public warehouse in Industry, CA.

RadTech, the Association for UV and EB Technology, has announced a new president and board members for the new year.

The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced that it is evaluating sites in Asia Pacific for a new propylene oxide-based glycol ethers production facility.