American Ultraviolet Co., Lebanon, IN, has announced the acquisition of Lesco Corp. of Torrance, CA.

Brookfield Engineering Laboratories has announced the appointment of Christopher Nyundo as European Texture Specialist.

Charles Ross and Son Co. has announced the introduction of a new line of Sanitary Ribbon Blenders designed for vacuum operation.

Ashby Cross has announced the introduction of a non-contact level sensor for use with closed or covered non-metallic containers.

Dow Corning has announced the release of an updated Syl-Off® silicone release coatings selection guide that includes information about Syl-Off Advantage Series low-platinum, solventless release coatings, and Syl-Off 9100 Series thermal-cure release coatings for films.

The model 560092B manual pail pump is an inexpensive solution to extracting bulk viscous materials like grease and paste from 5 gal (19 liter) straight-walled pails.

The Dow Chemical Company has reported that inspection crews at sites owned or controlled by Dow or Union Carbide along the Gulf Coast have so far found no significant structural damage to any facilities as a result of Hurricane Rita.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council's Education Foundation (ASCEF) has announced its updated Fundamentals of Adhesion Short Course scheduled for November 9-10, 2005, in Atlanta, GA, at the Renaissance Concourse Hotel.

Graco Inc. has announced plans to close its Palm City, FL, operation by the end of 2005.

NuSil Technology, a cutting-edge manufacturer of silicone compounds for the healthcare, aerospace, electronics and photonics industries, has announced the Kosher certification of its Simethicone manufacturing processes.