While Apple claims that dropped calls on its new iPhone 4 are due to software issues, the non-profit Consumer Reports magazine says it’s caused by hardware issues. The publication, produced

The fully integrated site offers VAE copolymer dispersions and dispersible polymer powders for the construction, coatings, adhesives, and other industries.

Venture Tape Corp., a subsidiary of 3M, is expanding its agreement with Industrial Sales Corp. (ISC) for sales and distribution of its adhesive products for the fenestration and glass building products market.

VanDeMark Chemical, Inc. recently announced the development of an expanded kilo lab for the development and production of phosgene-based products on a proprietary basis.

Arkema will provide sales representation in the North American coatings market and will work closely with Coatex to provide product stewardship and application technical service in the selected markets.

H.B. Fuller Co. has elected Thomas W. Handley as an independent member of its board of directors, effective immediately.

Wayne Devonport will be responsible for the global research and product development strategy for coatings binders used in architectural formulations.

The Dow Chemical Co. announced that Andrew N. Liveris, chairman and CEO, has been appointed by President Barack Obama to the Export Council.

Sherman Chau has been appointed Local Business Unit manager, Performance Materials China, for DKSH, effective July 19.

MAPEI recently completed construction on an additional 44,000 square feet (4,088 m2) of warehouse, shipping and office space at its Delta, British Columbia, manufacturing facility in Canada, bringing the total footprint to 78,779 square feet (7,319 m2).