The PPG Industries Foundation has donated $10,000 to create two annual scholarships provided through the NACE International Foundation.

3M recently announced that Nicholas C. Gangestad has been appointed senior vice president and chief financial officer.

Momentive Performance Materials USA Inc. has signed new distributorship agreements with three member companies of the KODA Distribution Group (KDG).

Dow Corning recently announced it has authorized Archway Sales to represent its silicone, silane and additive lines.

Sika Region NA Automotive recently announced that Martin Waeger has joined Sika Automotive USA, Madison Heights, Mich.

Wisdom Adhesives Worldwide recently announced the appointment of Tom Rolando to the position of chief operating and technical officer.

Soudal recently announced it has acquired Accumetric LLC.

PPG Industries' North American architectural coatings business has reached a definitive agreement to acquire The Homax Group Inc.

Berry Plastics Group Inc. recently announced it has completed its acquisition of Rexam’s Healthcare Containers and Closures (C&C) business.

Bayer MaterialScience recently announced the introduction of STRUCTese®, its home-grown energy management system.