The Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc. (ASC) recently announced four new members to its organization in the second three months of 2012.

RPM International Inc. recently announced that it has acquired Viapol Ltda., a leading Brazilian manufacturer and marketer of building materials and construction products.

This expansion will reportedly support the growing demand for high-efficiency flexible photovoltaic (PV) modules.

The global market value of polyurethane is predicted to rise in the coming years, with thermal insulation potentially becoming a key material application, according to a new report.

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc., recently announced that its Strodex™ FT428 surfactant for waterborne architectural coatings and emulsion polymerization has received the Ringier Technology Innovation Award for coatings.

Atlas Material Testing Technology recently announced it has entered into an alliance with SGS, a leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company.

MAPEI recently announced it has partnered with Best Tile, an independent distributor on the East Coast, to provide MAPEI’s line of products.

AkzoNobel has completed the restructuring of its activities in Pakistan by formally establishing AkzoNobel Pakistan Ltd. as a separate legal entity from ICI Pakistan.

Michelman recently announced four personnel appointments in its flexible packaging business unit.