The UK’s largest independent paint manufacturer HMG Paints is further expanding its sales force in two growing business areas.

Maroon Group continues to expand its U.S. reach with the addition of John W. Lovell as its newest Midwest Account Manager to cover northern Illinois, Iowa and Kansas City.

Gardner-Gibson Inc. announced that Tim Hyer has joined the company’s executive team, assuming the newly formed position of Vice President of Digital.

Nordson Corp., Westlake, OH, announced the addition of Bill Owens and Art McFadden to its Industrial Coating Systems Group.

KTA Tator Inc., a coatings and steel inspection, testing and consulting firm, announced promotions in several key positions.

TCI Powder Coatings, a subsidiary of RPM International Inc., has appointed Rich Chappel Business Development Manager for the Southwest Region (Texas, Louisiana, Colorado, New Mexico and Oklahoma).

National Coatings Corp. has hired Dennis Yoshimura as the new Technical Sales Representative for Hawaii.

Oxea has appointed Dr. Salim Al Huthaili as the new Chief Executive Officer of the company.

APV Engineered Coatings is adding to its staff of coating chemistry professionals with the hire of Lon Bauer as Product Development Manager.

The distinguished career of 95-year-old Abe Samuels finally concludes when his employer of 40 years, Chicago-based Labelmaster, hosts a retirement celebration May 26.