Grace Matthews Inc. recently announced that BASF has closed the previously announced transaction.

Emerald Polymer Additives recently announced it has named John Zuppo as president of its Polymer Additives and Nitriles business group.

Emery Oleochemicals recently announced that its technical development center will also serve as an application lab.

Topics include ideas on processes, materials, technology, test methods, applications, and environmental issues.

Covestro recently announced it is expanding its production of hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) by opening a new plant at its Shanghai site.

Van Horn, Metz & Co. Inc. recently announced it has hired Andrew A. Romano as regional sales manager in the Mid-Atlantic region.

RPM International Inc. recently announced that its Tremco Group has acquired the assets of Duram Industries Pty Ldt.