Nuplex Resins, Louisville, KY, announced that Sarah Arsenault-Preece has been named Sales and Marketing Director – the Americas effective January 1, 2016.

Joseph Subda, Axalta Coating Systems Senior Product Specialist, received the Electrocoat Association’s prestigious George E.F. Brewer Award at the ECOAT16 Conference held in Orlando on February 16, 2016.

Emerald Specialties Group, a business group of Emerald Performance Materials, appointed Tommy Ackerman as Senior Sales Representative for FOAM BLAST^® defoamers, Masil^® silicones and Hilton Davis^® pigment dispersions.

BioAmber Inc. announced that George F.J. Gosbee is joining its board of directors.

Specialty Products Inc. announced the appointment of Benny (Benjy) Abbott as the company’s Director of Education and Field Training.

Dryvit Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS), announced two new hires for its North American sales operation.

Western Specialty Contractors has promoted Clay Geilmann to Branch Manager of its Washington, D.C. branch.

Reverdia announced that Forrest Zhang has joined the company as Business Development Manager Asia, effective immediately.

The ChemQuest Group Inc., a business strategy firm in specialty chemicals, announced several new personnel appointments.

Dymax Corp. announced the appointment of David Shaskey as a Territory Sales Manager.