Emerald Kalama Chemical, a business unit of Emerald Performance Materials, recently announced the appointment of Raúl van Adrichem as K-FLEX® sales manager for the EMEA region.

Celanese Corp. recently announced that Lori Johnston has joined the company as senior vice president, Human Resources.

PPG Industries recently reported third quarter 2012 net sales of $3.8 billion, the same figure reported in the prior year’s third quarter.

Emerald Polymer Additives, a division of Emerald Performance Materials, recently announced it has appointed EUKEM SAS as its sales agent in Europe for GOOD-RITE® 3114.

Berry Plastics Group Inc. recently announced it will reopen its Madisonville, KY, manufacturing facility to increase production capacity.

Adhesive Applications recently announced it has expanded its laboratory capabilities, including new, advanced product testing equipment and the addition of key technical staff members.

BYK Additives and Instruments has begun construction of a new, three-story production building on the newly acquired company grounds of BYK USA in Wallingford, Conn.

Sika Automotive Division USA recently announced the appointment of new personnel in the Key Account Management function.

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced it has appointed David Stubbs as its new Southwest Territory manager for the Americas region.

Dow Corning Corp. today announced sales of $4.64 billion and net income of $288 million through the first three quarters of 2012.