Chemsultants International Network has announced plans to offer the popular Introduction to Liquid Adhesives and Sealants Workshop at its Technical Training Facility in Mentor, OH, August 24-26.

Underpinning its status as a global authority on electronics assembly workbench technologies, OK International has announced plans to consolidate its Metcal, Techcon Systems and Impell product lines under a single corporate brand - OK International.

CHEMCENTRAL has announced the completion of its acquisition of the assets of Solchem Pty, Ltd. of New South Wales, Australia, a major distributor to the coatings, industrial cleaners, and related industrial solvent markets.

The Epoxy Products & Intermediates (EP&I) business of the Dow Chemical Company has announced that substantial capital investments have dramatically improved its supply position for UCAR solution vinyl resin (SVR) products.

Effective August 1, ANGUS Chemical Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Dow Chemical Company, will take responsibility for the product management of UCARLNK XL-29SE crosslinker, a product formerly housed under Dow's Epoxy Products and Intermediates (EP&I) global business unit.

Looking to grow business abroad? Trying to evaluate country opportunities? Join ASI ONLINE and ASC for "Where is the Next Opportunity?" with host Dave Nick of DPNA International on Tuesday, Aug. 3, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT.

Universal Instrument Corp. has announced the appointment of Eric Kan to the position of vice president for its Asia region, thus enhancing the company's commitment to this major growth area.

The Thermoset Resin Formulators Association has announced a schedule of 12 technical papers for presentation at its 2005 Annual Meeting to be held Nov. 13-15 at the Hyatt New Orleans, New Orleans, LA.

The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council will present Tape University 101, a fundamentals course wherein Tape University faculty will share insights from their daily work in the pressure-sensitive adhesive tape industry, Sept. 12-13 at the Crown Plaza Chicago O'Hare.

API will present the "Infinite Possibilities of Polyurethane Innovation Award" at the Polyurethanes 2005 Technical Conference & Trade Fair in Houston, Texas.