Evonik Industries recently announced it has opened a new plant for hydroxyl terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) production.

Avery Dennison Corp. recently announced that its board of directors has elected Mitchell R. Butier president and chief operating officer (COO).

Sika Region NA Automotive and Target Market Industry recently announced that Beth Nix has been promoted to the position of senior technician, R&D.

The Cefic European Chemical Industry Council recently awarded Emerald Kalama Chemical BV the 2014 European Responsible Care Energy Efficiency Award.

Ellsworth Adhesives recently announced a new agreement with Dow Corning as authorized distributor for the industrial assembly and maintenance market in Mexico.

Three facilities operated by PPG Industries’ aerospace business have been recognized by Northrop Grumman Corp.’s Aerospace Systems sector.

Sika’s Global Automotive business recently announced it has been selected as a finalist for the 2015 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers’ Contribution to Excellence) Awards for innovation.

Dover Corp.’s Fluids Segment recently announced the realignment of its Pumps businesses along product line technologies into three separate operating companies.

U.S.-based executives at large companies remain bullish on American manufacturing, and their actions are beginning to show it, according to recent research.

AkzoNobel N.V. recently reported positive volume growth and, for the fifth consecutive quarter, an improvement in return on sales—from 8% to 9.1%.