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.
Apollo Management, L.P., a private investment firm, and Eastman Chemical Company have announced the signing of an agreement for Apollo to acquire certain businesses and product lines in Eastman's coatings, adhesives, specialty polymers and inks (CASPI) segment.
Dow Corning Corp. has announced a new marketing initiative that will position two of its 100% silicone sealants to aggressively challenge urethanes in the small- to mid-size construction market.
On May 4, Virginia Tech held a banquet at its Blacksburg, VA, campus with a twofold purpose: one, to award the first two recipients of the David H. Jackson Scholarship Fund; and two, to recognize and honor David H. Jackson and Bostik Findley for their multiple contributions and support of Virginia Tech and its Center for Adhesives and Sealant Science (CASS) programs.
W.R. Grace & Co. celebrated the 150th anniversary of its founding on May 10, joining a small number of companies that have reached this remarkable milestone.