Lyondell Chemical Co. and Millennium Chemicals Inc. have announced the approval and execution of a definitive agreement for the stock-for-stock business combination of the companies, expected to be tax-free to the shareholders of Millennium and the companies.

The National Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (NEMI), which is focused on strengthening the global electronics manufacturing supply chain, has announced five new members.

Gorilla Glue has captured the award for highest quality as rated by professional builders in Builder magazine's 2004 Brand Use Study.

Cimnet Systems, Inc. has announced a sale of Engenix and Paradigm software to Toronto-based Coretec, Inc.

FKI Logistex has announced the promotion of Stephen Causey to vice president, Finance, and Stephen Legg to vice president, Business Development, for the company's North American operations.

Worldwide holographic and specialty coated film manufacturer CFC International, Inc. has announced the appointment of Matthew Shields to the position of vice president of Global Marketing.

Lyondell Chemical Co. and Millennium Chemicals Inc. have announced the approval and execution of a definitive agreement for the stock-for-stock business combination of the companies, expected to be tax-free to the shareholders of Millennium and the companies.

The Harsh Environment Electronics Workshop, to be held July 20-21 at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn in Dearborn, MI, and organized by the SMTA and Auburn University's Center for Advanced Vehicle Electronics, addresses concerns related to harsh environment electronics and the challenges facing the electronics community.

Specialty Polymers, Inc., an Oregon-based manufacturer of chemical compounds used in glues, paints, inks and coatings, has announced the promotion of Sheryl Southwell to president of the company.

Permatex, Inc., Hartford, CT, has won the "Dare to Soar" Kem Krest Quality Award for 2003.