The Polyurethanes Business Unit of the American Plastics Council (APC) will now be known as the Alliance for the Polyurethanes Industry (API).

Mace Adhesives & Coatings received The Most Valued Partner Award by H.H. Brown.

Saiden Technologies is scheduled to begin construction of a new emulsion polymerization and multicapability compounding facility on January 1.

Bayer is acquiring the global polyols business of United States-based Lyondell Chemical for $2.45 billion in a move to strengthen its core polymers business in the long term.

Penta-Tech Coated Products is a new company that manufactures silicone-coated release liners.

The 23rd Annual Adhesion Society Meeting will be held February 20-23, 2000.

Superior Materials has been appointed by Kemira Pigments as the sales agent and distributor for its TiO₂ pigments in the Northeastern region of the United States.

The Board of Directors of the Adhesive and Sealant Council, Inc. (ASC) has appointed Richard A. Barry as president.

INOUE USA announces the appointment of Connor Comercial as an exclusive agent and representative for Mexico.

Venture Tape has appointed J.N. Marshall as its manufacturer’s representative for its extensive line of HVAC tapes in the Rocky Mountain region.