Rohm and Haas has named M. Reginald Horne vice president and business director for the company’s Automotive Coatings business.

PHILADELPHIA — Rohm and Haas Co. has named M. Reginald Horne vice president and business director for the company’s Automotive Coatings business, which was part of Rohm and Haas’ 1999 acquisition of Morton International Inc.

Horne joined Morton Automotive Coatings in 1988 and has held a series of management positions, including Market Development manager, regional sales manager, and director of Sales. He was most recently vice president and general manager of Morton Nippon Coatings, a partnership with Nippon Paint of Japan.

Rohm and Haas’ Automotive Coatings business, based in Lansing, IL, manufactures specialty exterior and interior finishes for plastic automotive components.