WACKER POLYMERS recently announced a change in the names of its Airflex®, Flexbond®, Flexcryl® and Vinac® products. All vinyl acetate homopolymer, vinyl acetate-ethylene and acrylic copolymer grades will now be

Amos E. Holt, vice president of environmental, safety and quality systems for Southwest Research Institute®, San Antonio, has been named president-elect of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), New

Sika AG, Baar, Switzerland, has announced the acquisition of Iotech Group Limited, a formulator, producer and supplier of polyurethane liquid membranes and intermediates with headquarters in England and subsidiaries in

Fred Krautz has joined Sealant Equipment & Engineering Inc., Plymouth, MI, as Western region account manager. Krautz brings with him over 15 years of extensive industry experience with meter/mix and

RPM International Inc., Medina, OH, has announced the acquisition of Karochemie AG, a leading supplier of sealants to the construction markets in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, by RPM subsidiary Tremco illbruck

Flowserve Corp., Dallas, has announced the opening of its newest Quick Response Center (QRC) in Portage, IN. The 10,000-sq.-ft. facility will provide full machining, welding and service capabilities for Valtek

Evonik, Marl, Germany, has announced that Dr. Martin Welp recently took over as head of its Polyesters & Adhesive Resins product line. Welp joined Evonik in 1999. In 2004, he

Venture Tape Corp., a subsidiary of 3M, has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Compac Corp.’s pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape assets from Lamtec Corp. Terms of the

The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) has awarded LANXESS Corp.’s Baytown, TX, facility its 2008 Silver Award for achievements in implementing a recognized environmental, health, safety and security (EHS&S)

Huntsman Corp., The Woodlands, TX, recently announced a company-wide initiative to reduce costs across its divisions and functions. Including steps begun during the fourth quarter of 2008, the company will