Specialty Polymers Inc., Woodburn, OR, has hired Paul Harris to be the company’s new Technical Director.

Philadelphia Mixing Solutions, a fluid mixing equipment and process optimization company, announced that Richard K. Grenville, an expert in the field of mixing, has joined its Research and Development staff as the Director of Mixing Technology.

Sika Automotive Division USA has announced a new appointment in the Key Account Management function.

Sartomer USA LLC has appointed Agustin Xoconostle as an Account Manager.

National Coatings Corp., a manufacturer and supplier of elastomeric roof coatings, announced that Brian Villa has joined the organization as National Sales Manager.

As part of PPG Industries’ acquisition of the North American architectural coatings business of AkzoNobel, Scott B. Sinetar, Vice President, PPG Architectural Coatings, North America, is set to lead the combined architectural coatings business.

R.E. Carroll Inc. has announced a renewed focus to increase market share in the paint and coatings industry.

The Valspar Corp., Minneapolis, has named James L. Muehlbauer to be the company’s new Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer.

Myers Engineering has added a new member to the company’s sales team.

Pump Solutions Group (PSG), a business unit within Dover Corp. and a leader in the manufacture of positive displacement pumps and related technologies, has appointed Jeff Zhang General Manager for PSG’s Shanghai facility in Lingang, China.