Fourteen young professionals in the pulp, paper and converting industry have joined the TAPPI/PIMA Young Professionals Committee.

Fiber-Tech Inc. recently received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Design for the Environment award for switching to an acetone-free working environment.

Nordson EFD, a division of Nordson Corp., has won the Good Design Award for 2010 for its Optimum™ cartridge system.

RPM International Inc. recently reported that, on a pro-forma basis, improvements were realized in net sales, net income and earnings per share for its fiscal 2011 second quarter ended November 30, 2010.

Shanghai Ji JingTrading and Developing Co. has been selected as an independent sales and distribution representative for Plasticolors Inc. in China.

Dow Corning has announced completion of an integrated silicone manufacturing site in Zhangjiagang, China, jointly owned by Dow Corning and its joint venture partner.

Lighthouse Molding, a low-pressure overmolding company in Sterling Heights, MI, announced it has recently created 18 new manufacturing jobs to support a major automotive customer.

Philips Healthcare has recently awarded a grant to the Institute for Pediatric Innovation (in conjunction with Brigham and Women's and Children's Mercy Hospitals) for the development of a gentle adhesive for neonatal

ECHA recently announced that it had received 3,114,835 notifications of 24,529 substances for the Classification and Labeling Inventory by January 3.

PPG Commercial Coatings announced the introduction of a urethane gel coat designed specifically for the wind energy market.