Universal Instrument Corp. has announced the appointment of Eric Kan to the position of vice president for its Asia region, thus enhancing the company's commitment to this major growth area.

The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association has announced a schedule of 12 technical papers for presentation at its 2005 Annual Meeting to be held Nov. 13-15 at the Hyatt New Orleans, New Orleans, LA.

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council will present Tape University 101, a fundamentals course wherein Tape University faculty will share insights from their daily work in the pressure-sensitive adhesive tape industry, Sept. 12-13 at the Crown Plaza Chicago O'Hare.

API will present the "Infinite Possibilities of Polyurethane Innovation Award" at the Polyurethanes 2005 Technical Conference & Trade Fair in Houston, Texas.

Michelman has announced the acquisition of the 50% interest in Michelman Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd. held by Drex-Chem Industries Pte. Ltd.

Celanese has announced the signing of an agreement to sell its emulsion powders business to National Starch and Chemical Company (NSC) and to Elotex AG, both subsidiaries of Imperial Chemical Industries PLC (ICI) for $25.5 million.

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) has issued a call for papers for TECH XXIX, to be held May 3-5, 2006 in Las Vegas.

Adhesives & Sealants Industry magazine and The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc. are joining forces to bring a comprehensive one-day track on adhesive/sealant technology to the Converting & Package Printing Expo (CPP EXPO), to be held Sept. 26-28, 2005 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas.

ConProTec Inc., the North American distributor for MIXPAC SYSTEMS AG, the manufacturer of MIXPAC 200 and 400 manual and pneumatic dispensers, has announced the opening of the MIXPAC Dispenser Repair Division in Salem, NH.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc. (ASC) has announced its Fall 2005 Convention and Exposition to be held in Louisville, KY, Oct. 9-12.