PPG recently announced Radhika Batra will join the company as vice president, purchasing and logistics.

Total recently announced it has inaugurated the production of the company’s new high-purity special fluids facility.

RPM International Inc. recently announced that its Rust-Oleum Corp. subsidiary has acquired Seal-Krete.

Comet Biorefining Inc. recently announced it has received a grant of CA$10.9 million.

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that Scott Wright will succeed James Huntsman as president of Huntsman’s Advanced Materials division.

The ChemQuest Group Inc. recently announced the addition of Daniel R. Daley as senior consultant.

Wacker Chemie AG is expanding its presence in Latin America by opening a new technical center for construction applications.

Philip Bruce has been confirmed as the incoming secretary general of FEICA.

Emerald Specialties Group recently announced it has appointed Tommy Ackerman as senior sales representative.

The U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index rose by 0.5% in January.