Rudd Co. Inc. has appointed Ron Bryze Midwest Regional Manager/Training Manager for the company’s Wood Finishes business unit.

JNS Smithchem LLC has appointed Audrey Gigliotti Regional Sales Manager.

Nick Smith of Sun Chemical, Parsippany, NJ, has started a two-year term as the President of the British Coatings Federation (BCF).

With its acquisition of the rheology business of Rockwood Holdings Inc., ALTANA's BYK Additives & Instruments division has added Frank B.J. Wright to the company’s management team.

KODA Distribution Group (KDG) has hired Joel W. Jones as its new Chief Commercial Officer.

For the second time in just over a year, Benjamin Moore, Montvale, NJ, is looking for a new CEO.

Acme-Hardesty Co., Blue Bell, PA, is welcoming three new employees to the company’s sales and marketing departments.

Powder characterization specialist Freeman Technology has expanded its global team.

SK Capital, a private investment firm focused on the specialty materials, chemicals and healthcare sectors, is expected to close the acquisition of the Textile Chemicals, Paper Specialties and Emulsions businesses from Clariant at the end of September.

KH Neochem Americas Inc. has appointed Takeshi Matsui Executive Vice President responsible for the company’s sales and marketing efforts in North and South America.