David C. Parry, Ph.D. has been appointed president of ITW Performance Polymers, an international adhesives and resins group with more than 550 employees.

Henkel Corp., a U.S. affiliate of Henkel KgaA, successfully completed its acquisition of Sovereign Specialty Chemicals, Inc. on Dec. 27, 2004.

The Dow Chemical Co. and Symyx Technologies, Inc. have announced a five-year strategic alliance agreement to enhance research and development activity.

Sartomer Co. has announced the promotion of Jim Horgan to the position of vice president of Technology.

Malvern Instruments has appointed Stephen Carrington to the position of product manager for the company's rheology systems.

Responding to increasing worldwide demand for its high-quality industrial tapes, Venture Tape Corp. has opened a new, 100,000 square-foot addition at its Rockland headquarters.

The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) recognized all five of OMNOVA Solutions' Performance Chemical facilities with 2004 Responsible Care Achievement Awards.

Specialty Polymers, Inc., a family-owned company based in Woodburn, OR, was honored with an Excellence in Family Business Award in a ceremony held at the Oregon Zoo in Portland on November 18.

Hamid Shahrastani has joined AccuPlace as general manager of Engineering and Operations.

Speedline Technologies has announced the appointment of Keith Favre to the position of vice president, Marketing and Business Development.