Francis Yang Fan recently joined Fusion UV's Shenzhen/South Carolina operation as an Application/Service engineer responsible for covering the South China market, including Jujian province.

Dow Chemical Canada Inc. has announced that that the global Epoxy Products and Intermediates business has decided to close its epoxy production facility in Sarnia, Ontario, on August 1.

Augustus (Gus) Reynolds, CEO of Reynolds Industries, Inc., recently announced the promotion of Lee Shargel to the position of Engineering Manager for the Fort Mill, SC equipment manufacturing company.

Crompton Corp. has named William Murrell vice president of its Urethanes business unit, with responsibility for strategic business operations and global growth.

Malvern Instruments has opened a direct sales operation in China.

Glacier Stone (a division of Fletcher Limestone), a manufacturer of fine white calcium carbonate located in Fletcher, NC, has announced the construction of an oversized warehouse that will allow the company to stock a surplus of product for pick up at all times.

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.