The newly appointed IPC APEX EXPO Technical Program Committee (TPC) is inviting engineers, researchers, academics, technical experts, and industry leaders to submit technical conference abstracts for IPC APEX EXPO 2023.

AkzoNobel N.V. has completed its previously announced acquisition of Colombia-based paints and coatings company Grupo Orbis.

Prince International Corp., a portfolio company of American Securities LLC, has completed its acquisition of Ferro Corp. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.1 billion. 

Jeremy Grunewald has been promoted to national product manager at Mule-Hide Products Co. Inc. 

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Despite supply shortages in raw materials and a highly inflationary environment, Sika reported increased sales in the first quarter of 2022, posting a new record figure of nearly CHF 2.4 billion (approximately $2.6 billion).

R&D Coatings^® LLC has promoted Christopher Mirt to the position of vice president, with responsibilities that include oversight of new and existing customer development, as well as sales and service. 

AkzoNobel has announced an initiative designed to collectively accelerate carbon reduction in the paints and coatings industry. 

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America, Inc. (SESA), a U.S. subsidiary of Japan-based Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., has launched its MR-COAT-01F and 02F conformal coating series. 

RPM International Inc. recently reported financial results for its fiscal 2022 third quarter, ended February 28, 2022.