National Adhesives, a unit of National Starch and Chemical Co., has announced plans to boost its supply of transdermal-grade adhesives to the global market with a new manufacturing facility in Salisbury, NC.

Asymtek has been named a recipient of Intel Corp.'s prestigious 2004 Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement (SCQI) award.

Fusion UV Systems, Inc. has announced the addition of Dr. Kazuo Ashikaga as director of Chemistry and Process Development for its Japanese business unit.

Reichhold Inc. president and CEO John Gaither recently announced the appointment of Doug Frey to the position of executive vice president, Global Composites.

Daikin Industries, Ltd. has announced the complete resumption of operation at its plant in Kashima, Ibaraki, Japan, effective Feb. 10, 2005.

Palmer Holland Inc. has announced the appointment of Kevin Flynn to the position of manager of Sales Development.

Thirty-three pump manufacturing and leading supplier companies, all members of the Hydraulic Institute (HI), will lead a National Pump Systems Educational and Market Transformation Initiative called "Pump Systems Matter" (PSM).

Fluid Research Corp. has announced the addition of Mark Sorensen to its North American sales organization.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has announced its Additives Short Course, to be held in Toronto, ON, June 8-9, 2005 at the Renaissance Toronto Airport Hotel.

Bomar Specialties Co. has announced an agreement with the firm of Dorsett & Jackson to represent Bomar's UV/EB cure oligomers in the Western states.