Northspec Chemical Corp. has been selected as an independent sales and distribution representative for Plasticolors, Inc.

In response to the recent tsunami disaster, global specialty chemicals manufacturer Sartomer Co. has organized a matching donation program for employees who wish to support American Red Cross relief efforts.

Akzo Nobel's Polymer Chemicals business unit has revamped its Internet site in an effort to make it more user-friendly and easier to navigate.

Polysciences, Inc. has introduced its LoSTRESS low-modulus liquid encapsulant for electronics applications.

SMT manufacturing experts will explore the day's leading lead-free SMT manufacturing process challenges in a free, live webcast seminar set for Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005 at 11:00 EST.

Maroon Inc., a privately held specialty chemical distributor based in Avon, OH, has announced the appointment of Michael F. McKenna as business development manager.

The electronics group of Henkel has announced the grand opening of its Irvine, CA, Research and Applications Center.

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) will present a management forum entitled "RFID: Making Waves - Integrating RFID Technology into Your Supply Chain."

UCAR Emulsion Systems (UES), a business unit of The Dow Chemical Co., has announced sales control for all latex products in North America and Puerto Rico.

The Hyde Group from Prairie Capital, a Chicago-based private equity company, has purchased Roman Decorating Products, Inc.