The Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc. recently announced that five companies have joined the organization, which now has 123 member companies.

Cray Valley Hydrocarbon Specialty Chemicals recently announced it has relocated to a new corporate Research and Development facility in Exton, PA.

Avery Dennison Corp. and 3M Co. recently announced that the agreement under which 3M would have purchased Avery Dennison’s Office and Consumer Products business has been terminated.

Given by the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC), the award reportedly recognizes the introduction of new technology that helps to revolutionize the leather and protein industries.

Emerald Polymer Additives, a division of Emerald Performance Materials, recently announced it has appointed MidContinental Chemical Inc. (MCC) as its distributor in the U.S.

Net sales were $1.05 billion, up 6.2% compared to $985.9 million a year ago.

PPG Industries recently announced that Bryan Iams has been named vice president, corporate communications and marketing.

BYK Kometra recently announced the opening of a new production building in Schkopau, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.

Scanditron will also provide sales and service in this region for Nordson ASYMTEK’s conformal coating, jetting, and dispensing equipment and systems.

AkzoNobel recently announced plans to boost capacity at its Battleground, Texas, site.