The Fluid Sealing Association and its member companies have recognized significant contributions from the worldwide petroleum, chemical processing and power industries to a better living environment through its "Excellence in Environmental Protection" awards.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc. has announced the addition of Brian Berger as manager of Marketing & Member Services.

Flowserve Corp. has announced the launch of its new automation and control solutions at POWER-GEN International 2003, Dec. 9 -11, (booth 8337), at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The Construction Users Roundtable (CURT), formerly the construction arm of the Business Roundtable, has honored Rohm and Haas Co. with its 2003 Construction Industry Safety Excellence (CISE) Award for safety excellence on an international project.

Dead Sea Bromine Group of ICL Industrial Products has announced price increases in list and off-list prices for all grades of hydrobromic acid and sodium bromide.

Adhesives Research Inc. has announced the promotion of Bonnie Hawkins-Richter to national sales manager for the Splicing Business Unit, effective December 1, 2003.

The Labelexpo Latin American Summit will take place at the María Isabel Sheraton, Mexico City, on June 8-9, 2004.

Essemtec has appointed Steve Pollock as responsible sales manager for the US market. Based in Glassboro, N.J., Pollock's experience with SMT processes allows for professional customer support.

Universal Instruments Corp. has announced the addition of Aegis Industrial Software to the Universal third party software program.

IPC-Association Connecting Electronics Industries* has announced that Manufacturers' Services Limited (MSL) will hold three on-site training sessions in 2004 as part of IPC's Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Program Manager Certification Program.