KPS Special Situations Fund II has announced the acquisition of the stock and related assets of Speedline Technologies Inc. from Cookson Group PLC, for a total consideration of $10 million.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc. has announced the addition of Robert Willis, senior manager of Education Programming.

The Alliance for the Polyurethanes Industry is issuing a call for papers and posters to be presented at Polyurethanes Conference 2004, planned for Oct. 18-20, in Las Vegas.

Rohm and Haas Co. has announced the appointment of Anton Van Beek to the position of global marketing manager, Pressure Sensitive Adhesives.

Despatch Ind. has announced the promotions of Steve Oman and Jay Rohe.

The first biennial Labelexpo China 03, Dec. 9-11, at the Intex Exhibition Centre in Shanghai, has completely sold out.

Eastman Chemical Co. has reported a large third quarter loss Thursday, blaming restructuring and tax charges, reported the Associated Press.

Imerys announces price increases on North American Performance Mineral grade pigments effective Jan. 15, 2004.

Avery Dennison Corp. reported third quarter diluted earnings per share of $0.67 compared with $0.64 per share for the prior-year quarter, which included a special charge to earnings in the third quarter of 2002.

Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. plans to close a Canadian plant and reduce its U.S. operations in moves that will cut its work force by 1,400 employees, as reported by the Associated Press.