NETZSCH Premier Technologies recently announced the hiring of David Watkins to the Grinding & Dispersing Group as a sales engineer.

The agreement grants Ellsworth Adhesives authorization to supply LORD products for engineered applications worldwide.

Huber Engineered Materials, a division of J.M. Huber Corp., recently announced its participation in Pinfa-NA (Phosphorus, Inorganic and Nitrogen Flame Retardants Association-North America).

Ferro Corp. recently reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012.

SEMATECH recently announced that Bryan J. Rice, Ph.D., has been inducted as a 2013 Fellow by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics.

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced that its board of directors has appointed Martha N. Sullivan a director.

Sika Automotive Division recently announced that Kent Fung been named to the position of senior Market Field manager, Automotive.

FLEXcon recently announced a collaboration initiative with NeXolve, a wholly owned subsidiary of ManTech International Corp. and manufacturer of high-performance polymer materials.

The Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) recently announced that Arkema is the newest member of the association.

Intertape Polymer Group Inc. recently announced plans to relocate its Columbia, S.C., manufacturing operations within the same region.