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AkzoNobel recently announced the appointment of Maëlys Castella to the position of chief financial officer.

RPM International Inc. announced that Viapol Ltda., part of The Euclid Chemical Co. and RPM’s Performance Coatings Group, has acquired Betumat Quimica Ltda.

Momentive Performance Materials (MPM) recently announced the opening of its new automotive glazing coating facility in Leverkusen, Germany.

The PPG Industries Foundation has donated $10,000 to create two annual scholarships provided through the NACE International Foundation.

Dow Corning recently announced it has authorized Archway Sales to represent its silicone, silane and additive lines.

PPG Industries' North American architectural coatings business has reached a definitive agreement to acquire The Homax Group Inc.

ALTANA recently announced the opening of its BYK USA Inc. expanded facility in Wallingford, Conn.

A new line of BPA-free acrylic oligomers reportedly meets newer regulatory requirements while delivering equivalent performance in ink and coating applications in the high-end food packaging industry.

PPG reportedly invested in the new batch process to satisfy customers’ needs for small quantities and made-to-order products.

CN823 is a new acrylic oligomer that reportedly can improve adhesion of UV/EB ink formulations.