Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it is taking action intended to improve the global competitiveness of its pigments and additives business.

AkzoNobel recently announced its Performance Coatings group has signed an agreement with Daimler AG.

Apple and Samsung combined for 62% of the nearly 36 million branded tablets in the third quarter of 2014.

Sika Industry recently announced the appointment of Russell Livermore III to the position of vice president, Marketing Industry Target Market USA.

Nordson Corp. recently announced that Nordson Advanced Technology K.K. Japan has relocated to new, larger facilities in Tokyo.

Hernon Manufacturing recently announced plans to expand its Sanford, Fla., operations and create 20 new jobs over the next two years.

Global demand for decorative laminates is expected to rise 5.6% per year to 10.7 billion sq m in 2018.

Ellsworth Adhesives recently announced that its Spain, France and Germany facilities have been certified to ISO 9001:2008.

Stephen D. Pryor, president of ExxonMobil Chemical Co. and vice president of ExxonMobil Corp., has reportedly elected to retire on January 1, 2015.

ELANTAS PDG Inc., a member of the ALTANA Group, recently announced it is celebrating its 95th anniversary.