Jim Kratochvil, chief financial officer of Berry Plastics Group Inc., plans to retire effective January 2, 2014.

Bostik recently announced a new visual identity as part of a makeover of its brand positioning.

Arkema recently announced it has started its new 60,000 metric ton/year emulsions facility on its Changshu platform.

DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Co. LLC recently announced it has selected Archway Sales Inc.

PPG Industries recently announced that Diane M. Kappas has been appointed vice president, Americas, for the Protective and Marine Coatings (PMC) business.

Eastman Chemical Co. recently announced it has added three members to its Plasticizers team: Jesus Moralez, Ph.D.; Mark Brucks; and Anand Murali.

Sika Corp., Automotive Division USA, recently announced the promotion of Cedric Gray to the position of vice president of Operations for the company’s Grandview, Mo., manufacturing facility.

RadTech recently announced two new hires to assist membership and extend UV/EB outreach efforts.

Ashland Water Technologies, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc, announced it has hired Jeff Fulgham as vice president, Marketing.