The Center for Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council recently announced a call for entries for its 2013 Polyurethane Innovation Award.

Ellsworth Adhesives recently announced it is now an authorized distributor for the Henkel Aerospace line of products in the U.S.

RPM International Inc. recently announced that Arturo Hernandez has joined the company as director of Global Compliance.

Berry Plastics Group Inc. recently announced that three of its products have received Flexible Packaging Association Achievement Awards at the association’s annual ceremony.

Sartomer USA LLC recently announced it has appointed Agustin Xoconostle as an account manager.

Sika Automotive Division USA recently announced it has hired Scott Prebay as key account manager for BMW and Daimler product sales.

Emerald Kalama Chemical, a business group of Emerald Performance Materials, recently announced the completion of its latest expansion at its facility in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

Brenntag recently announced it has built a new knowledge center in order to provide technical service in Mexico.

As part of its Manufacturing Appreciation Week, the state of Georgia recently recognized Nordson Corp.’s Swainsboro manufacturing facility as its mid-size manufacturer of the year.

Gelest Inc. recently announced a number of new appointments and promotions.