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Global investment in clean energy reached a new record of $260 billion in 2011, up 5% on 2010 and almost five times the 2004 total of $53.6 billion.

According to Daniel Chen of the U.S. Postal Service, the adhesive on postage stamps should last at least 20 years. The pressure-sensitive adhesive used on stamps has been tested in

H.B. Fuller Co. recently reported financial results for the fourth quarter that ended December 3, 2011. Net income for the quarter was $26.4 million, vs. $21.9 million in last year’s fourth quarter.

PPG Industries recently reported net sales for the fourth quarter 2011 of $3.5 billion, an increase of 4% vs. the prior year’s fourth quarter. Net income for the quarter increased to $216 million.

RPM International Inc. recently announced it has hired Scott Copeland as director, Corporate Development.

CVC Thermoset Specialties, an Emerald Performance Materials company, has announced the appointment of Ken Tse as technical sales engineer for the Asia-Pacific region.

Plasticolors Inc. recently announced it has completed its acquisition of Milliken Design Inc.’s non-urethane pigment dispersion product lines.

International Paint LLC, an AkzoNobel company, has appointed Neil Plowman to the position of Marine and Protective Coatings general manager, Americas.

AkzoNobel recently announced that it plans to buy the remaining shares of Metlac, an Italy-based packaging coatings producer.

On January 22, a new exhibiton titled "Geckos: Tails to Toepads" will open at the Museum of Science in Boston. The exhibit will allow visitors to explore the wonders of