Sartomer USA LLC recently announced it has appointed Heather Rayle, Ph.D., its senior business director.

Brookfield recently announced it offers two courses designed to help customers understand the functionality of their instrument and fluid behavior.

AkzoNobel recently announced that Graeme Armstrong will become its managing director for Surface Chemistry and director for North America.

Henkel recently announced its Display Center officially opened in Zhangjiang High-Tech Park, Shanghai, on January 9.

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has joined a coalition of U.S. manufacturers and others opposed to proposals from LNG exporters to permit the unlimited export of American natural gas.

TricorBraun recently announced it has moved its Philadelphia branch office from Penn Bottle Essington, PA, to Plymouth Meeting, PA.

3M recently reported operating income of $1.4 billion and operating income margins for the quarter of 19.5% for the fourth quarter.

Net income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2012 was $25 million, compared to net income from continuing operations of $22.2 million in last year’s fourth quarter.

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently announced it has released its annual list of the top 10 states for new LEED certifications in 2012.

Emerald Performance Materials recently announced it has relocated its regional sales office serving the Asia-Pacific region to a new location in Hong Kong.