The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a proposed hazardous air-pollutant emission standard for the manufacture of paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, and some polymers and resins.

DuPont Co., saying it is taking the next step in its transformation to a sustainable-growth company, announced the realignment of its businesses into five market- and technology-focused growth platforms.

Tech XXV, the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council's (PSTC) 25th Technical Seminar, will be held May 1-3, 2002, at the Hyatt Regency, Atlanta.

The High-Tech Adhesives 2002 International Conference and Exposition will be held May 12-14, 2002, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, LaGuardia Airport, New York.

The Detroit Society for Coatings Technology has announced program plans for its annual FOCUS conference, scheduled for May 2, 2002, at the MSU Management Education Center, Troy, Mich.

Papers are invited for a symposium on Durability of Building and Construction Sealants and Adhesives, sponsored by ASTM Committee C24 on Building Seals and Sealants.

TAPPI will hold its 2002 Hot Melt Symposium June 23-25, 2002, in Charlotte, N.C.

Eastman Chemical Co. has cancelled its previously announced plan to spin off its specialty chemicals and plastics business.

Companies making headlines

-- Energy Sciences Inc., Wilmington, Mass., will chair the EB for End Users Workshop, which will be held May 1, 2002, as part of the End User Conference at RadTech 2002.