RPM International Inc. announced at its annual meeting of stockholders that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.205 per share.

The Dow Chemical Co. has announced that Peter Sykes has been named president of Dow Greater China.

John Hause has joined the technical sales division of Ellsworth Adhesives Specialty Chemical Distribution Inc., Ellsworth Sales Representative (ESR) Group, servicing the Los Angeles, CA, region.

The Sacramento Bee reports that forensic scientists at UC Davis have received a $150,000 grant to find a method to link duct tape used in crimes to the criminals who used it.

RPM International Inc. recently announced that its Carboline subsidiary has acquired a majority interest in its Indian joint venture, CDC Carboline India Pvt.

Avery Dennison Corp., Mentor, OH, recently named Ronaldo Cappa De Otero Mello vice president and general manager of its Materials South America business unit.

The National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR) has honored Garlock Sealing Technologies with its 2009 MVP2 Award for the Best P2 pollution prevention project.

The Ohio Soybean Council Foundation (OSCF) recently awarded the first ever Bhima Vijayendran Scholarship of $5,000 to Julia Faeth of New Riegel, OH.

METTLER TOLEDO has announced the use of new power supplies for electrochemistry meters that are fully ENERGY STAR^® compliant.

The Dow Chemical Co. recently announced the opening of a new laboratory for its Elastomers Business.