Nordson EFD has been named a winner in the “Best Places to Work in Rhode Island 2010” competition conducted by the Providence Business News.

New report analyzes the use of adhesives and sealants in automotive and parts market.

The plan calls for action on a number of fronts to establish a broad policy framework that will enable economic growth in this key sector, which employs nearly 13 million people in the U.S. and six million in related fields.

The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) presented the Joe A. Tarver Cornerstone Award for Lifetime Achievement to Giorgio Squinzi, Ph.D., of MAPEI.

Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc. has named Gene Shiels director of Investor Relations.

Pres-On has appointed Kurt Weidler to the newly created position of general manager, effective immediately.

BASF SE has reached an agreement with Cognis Holding Luxembourg S.à r.l. to acquire Cognis for an equity purchase price of €700 million (approximately $860 million).

H.B. Fuller Co. has reported financial results for the second quarter ended May 29, 2010. Net income for the quarter was $11.0 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, compared to $17.6 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, in last year’s second quarter.

“Providing local support in overseas markets continues to be a key goal for DYMAX, and the new facility will provide sales and application support to manufacturers throughout South Korea,” said Thomas Choi, general manager of DYMAX Korea LLC.

The Dow Chemical Co. has been added to the NASDAQ OMX CRD Global Sustainability 50 Index for the first time.