Croda Inc. recently announced its recent approval by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for participation in the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), achieving Star certification at its site in Mill Hall, Pa.

Sartomer USA LLC recently announced it has appointed a team of market managers to drive growth and leadership in each of the company’s major markets.

Ellsworth Adhesives recently announced it has been named 2012 North American Electronics Distributor of the Year by Dow Corning Corp.

Arkema Coating Resins recently announced it has realigned distribution of ENCOR®, NEOCAR®, SNAP® and Celocor® waterborne products in North America.

Exceptionally low interest rates reportedly helped ensure a slight gain in nationwide housing affordability amid relatively stable house prices in the final quarter of 2012, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI).

Henkel recently announced it will introduce a new branding approach for its industrial adhesive technologies business.

Croda recently announced that the 2013 “Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations” report has ranked it as the highest placed UK-based company and at number 25 in the world.

AkzoNobel recently announced a new strategy that will reportedly build on the company’s leading market positions in mature and high-growth markets to achieve new financial targets.

PPG Industries recently announced several executive appointments that are effective immediately, unless otherwise noted.

A key factor contributing to growth in the composites market is the increased adoption of composites in aircraft design, according to a new report.