Bitrez Ltd., a leading manufacturer of specialist polymers and chemicals, has expanded its presence in the United States with the appointment of Dr. Shahid Qureshi as Technical Specialist for North America.

Stephen Jarvie has joined Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) as a Marine Coatings Representative, responsible for sales of the MarineLINE® cargo tank coating system in parts of Europe.

The Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (AIMCAL) announced that Tim Janes has joined the staff as Membership Outreach Director, a new position.

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes North America announced the appointment of Michael VanHaerents and Kristina Paskonis to key roles on the company's automotive team.

Covestro LLC announced that Jerry MacCleary will retire from his current position as CEO and Chairman of the Board effective Dec. 31, 2019.

PPG announced the appointment of Jaime Irick as Vice President, Architectural Coatings, U.S. and Canada.

Chromaflo Technologies has named a Territory Sales Manager, Coatings — Midwest.

Specialty chemical distributor Maroon Group, Avon, Ohio, announced that Anton Dolenc has assumed the role of Vice President of Operations.

StanChem Polymers has appointed John Mulhearne as Sales Director - Emulsion Polymers.

Specialty chemicals distributor Superior Materials Inc., Garden City, New York, has added a new member to the company's technical sales force.