Specialty chemicals company Archroma has appointed Miguel De Bellis to the post of President Emulsion Products and Americas, based in São Paulo, Brazil, effective April 1, 2014.

Consult Supply, a Hoover company and a leading offshore container supplier, has named Pål Waldow General Manager of its headquarters in Tananger, Norway.

The British Coatings Federation’s (BCF) Chief Executive Tom Bowtell has been appointed to the European Paint Federation (CEPE) Operational Board, after a unanimous vote from the CEPE Board of Directors.

STI Polymer, a North Carolina manufacturer of acrylic emulsion polymers, has hired Dr. Jeff Toke as Director of Product Development and Technology.

VersaFlex Inc, a formulator and manufacturer of polyurea protective coatings, liners and sealants, is expanding its technical sales and service operations into regionally staffed units across the United States and Canada.

RPM International Inc. has hired Joe Toula as Assistant Controller, Angela Vannucci as Manager of Corporate Development and Jennifer Scully as Human Resources Generalist.

Argosy International Inc., a leading supplier of advanced composites and related materials to the Asia-Pacific aerospace industry, created and filled two new management positions to keep pace with its rapid growth.

Peninsula Polymers announced that Brenda Alpert has accepted the position of Senior Account Manager in the northeast region.

BASF’s Automotive Refinish Business has recognized Daniel Gunter as the 2013 North American Salesperson of the Year. 

John Falder, Managing Director of HMG Paints Ltd., has been appointed the new President of the British Coatings Federation (BCF).