Frank Ergle has been named district manager for the Graphics and Distributor division of MACtac and will handle the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states.

Schenectady International Inc. has announced it is on schedule for the construction of a new phenolic resin manufacturing facility in Shanghai, China.

Sika Automotive has announced the appointment of James (Jim) Miko as director of sales for New Domestics.

Adhesives Research Inc. will be showcasing its capabilities to custom engineer high-performance adhesion solutions at the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) exhibition.

Four of Sartomer Co.'s facilities were honored by the American Chemistry Council for outstanding workplace safety records this August.

Papers are invited for a Symposium on Advances in Adhesives, Adhesion Science and Testing, sponsored by ASTM Committee D14 on Adhesives.

The Alliance for the Polyurethanes Industry (API) will present recent technical advances with urethane sealants and two-component polyurethane adhesives during the adhesives and sealants technical session at Polyurethanes Expo 2003.

William J. Cantwell has been named to the newly created position of vice president, Supply Chain, effective immediately.

The Dow Chemical Co. announced that the selling prices of many of its solvents and organic intermediates will be raised effective October 1, 2003, or as otherwise allowed by contract.

The 12th Coating and Drying Technology Seminar (Oct. 20 - 23, 2003, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm) ends at noon on Oct. 23 and is designed for engineers and scientists who are working with the coating of fluids onto continuous webs and who wish to become familiar with all aspects of coating and drying.