Perstorp Holding AB has appointed Magnus Heimburg to be the company’s new CFO as of December 1, 2014.

The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has appointed Trevor Fielding as its new Regulatory Affairs Manager, succeeding Hugh Williams who is retiring in April 2015 after more than 20 years of service. 

Union Colours Ltd. has appointed Oliver Pfefferkorn to be a Sales Director based in Hamburg, Germany.

The Hydraulic Institute (HI) announced the planned retirement of its long-serving Executive Director.

The membership of the Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) elected eight members to serve as directors on the council’s board.

Evonik Corp. has promoted Christian Edlinger to Business Line Director, Interface & Performance, in the Consumer Specialties Unit.

Nicolae Bordeanu has joined Sika Automotive USA, Madison Heights, MI, transferring from Sika Automotive Switzerland.

To support its continued growth and expansion in the Asia-Pacific region, Michelman has hired Richard Yang as its new Regional Sales Manager, Asia-Pacific, Chemical Specialties, and Country Manager, China.

Dover Chemical Corp. announced a series of leadership changes designed to support the company’s future growth.

Cool roof coatings manufacturer National Coatings Corp. announced that Bobby Birkhead has joined the National Coatings team as the new Independent Sales Representative. Birkhead will serve the greater Houston, TX, area to the Louisiana border.