BASF’s Automotive Refinish Business in Canada has appointed Ken McAfee Business Development Manager.

Dymax Corp. has appointed Andrew Zimsen Territory Sales Manager in the Field Sales Department.

PPG Industries has appointed Kevin Braun Vice President of Industrial Coatings, Americas. Braun replaces Richard Zoulek, who has left the company.

The Supervisory Board of BASF Coatings GmbH has appointed Thomas Hartmann Managing Director and Industrial Relations Director of BASF Coatings GmbH.

AkzoNobel has appointed David Allen the company's new Head of Integrated Supply Chain.

Michael A. Cash has joined Axalta Coating Systems as Senior Vice President and President, Industrial Coatings.

Olaf Nootbaar has been appointed CEO of Carbodeon Ltd., a specialist in carbon nanomaterials development and production.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) announced that Neema Toolaabee, Manager of Regulatory and Environmental Affairs with DAP, will become Chairman of the association’s Regulatory Affairs Committee (RAC) effective immediately.

The Valspar Corp., a leading manufacturer of paints and coatings, has completed the previously announced acquisition of Inver Holding S.r.l. (Inver Group), an industrial coatings manufacturer in Europe.

Taminco BVBD has appointed Bill Rouse as National Accounts Manager. A chemist himself, Rouse brings nearly 25 years of experience to Taminco.