Arkema recently announced that Richard Rowe has been appointed CEO of Arkema Inc., the group’s North America operations.

Quest Specialty Chemicals recently announced it has completed the sale of the Quest Automotive Products and Quest Industrial Products businesses to The Valspar Corp.

PPG Industries’ Protective and Marine Coatings (PMC) business recently announced it has appointed Richard Holliday as global director.

Research from 3M Display Materials and Systems Division recently identified consumer preferences for display quality in the emerging markets of Brazil and India.

Maroon Group recently announced it has hired Michael DiFilippo as assistant controller.

Emerald Kalama Chemical, a business group of Emerald Performance Materials, recently announced it has appointed Kaye Linkenhoger as sales manager, North America.

ANGUS Chemical Co. recently announced the appointment of Scott Hinkle as chief financial officer.

Michelman recently announced it received a “Deal Maker of the Year” award from the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG).

Troy Corp. recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the industrial biocides business from Ashland Inc.