Net income for the fourth quarter of 2018 was $41 million, compared with a net loss of $7 million in the same period last year.

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced that Bob Rechtin, senior key account manager, has retired.

PPG recently announced that it has been named to the “Best Employers for Diversity” list in 2019 by Forbes magazine.

October through December order levels are running significantly higher than the fourth quarter of 2017.

W.R. Meadows recently announced the promotion of Glenn Tench to vice president, sales and marketing.

The global rheology modifiers market is likely to expand at a 3.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the forecast period 2016-2024.

Brian McSwigan, vice president, pressure-sensitive adhesives at Henkel Corp., has been elected to serve as chairman of the board.

John Rastoka has joined the company as regional sales manager, western region, for the oleochemicals business unit.

Lincoln Fine Ingredients, a Maroon Group LLC company, has hired Travis Smith as an account manager in the Northeast.

Asia-Pacific accounted for the major share of the conductive adhesive market in 2017, and will continue to lead in the forecast period.