Warren Rupp Inc. recently announced the promotion of Scott T. Aiello to the role of general manager.

An estimated 145 million tablet devices will ship worldwide in 2013, according to ABI Research.

Sartomer USA LLC recently announced it has appointed Heather Rayle, Ph.D., its senior business director.

Brookfield recently announced it offers two courses designed to help customers understand the functionality of their instrument and fluid behavior.

AkzoNobel recently announced that Graeme Armstrong will become its managing director for Surface Chemistry and director for North America.

Henkel recently announced its Display Center officially opened in Zhangjiang High-Tech Park, Shanghai, on January 9.

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has joined a coalition of U.S. manufacturers and others opposed to proposals from LNG exporters to permit the unlimited export of American natural gas.

TricorBraun recently announced it has moved its Philadelphia branch office from Penn Bottle Essington, PA, to Plymouth Meeting, PA.

3M recently reported operating income of $1.4 billion and operating income margins for the quarter of 19.5% for the fourth quarter.

Net income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2012 was $25 million, compared to net income from continuing operations of $22.2 million in last year’s fourth quarter.