Kraton Polymers LLC has announced the appointment of Mark Siebert as vice president of the company’s Adhesives, Sealants and Coatings (ASC) end-use market.

The M. F. Cachat Co. has announced an expansion of its distribution agreement with Columbian Chemicals to include the Northeast and Southeast U.S.

Momentive Performance Materials has announced the introduction of a new global heat-cured rubber platform beginning in 2010.

P.T. Hutchins has announced the establishment of an agreement with Arch Chemicals Inc. for the distribution of both in-can biocide preservation and dry film protection products in the West, Northeast and Southeast regions of the U.S. and Western Canada. 

Eastman Chemical Co. has established bulk storage capacity in the European Union (EU) for its non-phthalate plasticizers Eastman^TM 168 and Eastman DBT.

PNC recently announced two senior secured financing facilities totaling $41.5 million for Fabpro Oriented Polymers and ParaChem Southern Inc.

Lubrizol Advanced Materials Inc. has announced new appointments to support its West Coast paints, coatings and adhesives customers.

Pres-On has announced a partnership with MEH Sales Ltd. to provide a professional sales presence in Eastern Canada.

Specialty chemical marketing and sales distributor Viachem Ltd. has reported a record third quarter to investors, exceeding gross margin and sales targets for the three-month period.

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) has announced a change of address.