Arkema Inc. and Andes Chemical Corp. recently announced a strategic alliance that includes the distribution of a range of specialty chemicals for coatings throughout the Caribbean, Central America, and portions of South America.

Premier Building Solutions Inc. announced that it has moved all of its operating units, including manufacturing, quality control and R&D, into a single facility in Massillon, Ohio.

Evonik Goldschmidt Corp. recently announced it will merge into parent company Evonik Corp. on January 1, 2014.

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.