RadTech, the nonprofit trade association for UV and EB technologies, is once again honoring innovative companies that utilize UV and EB technologies with the Emerging Technology Awards.

In recognition of the vital role that scientists at universities and other research institutions play in advancing chemistry and material sciences research, AkzoNobel, in collaboration with the American Chemical Society (ACS), has launched a major new science award.

For the eighth time in 10 years, BASF has received General Motors’ Supplier of the Year Award.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) supported the 2012 Adhesion Society Outstanding Young Adhesion Scientist Award and presented a plaque and $1,000 grant to Frank DelRio, PhD, this year’s award recipient.

Brenntag, a chemical distribution company, inaugurated its new head office in Mumbai, India.

The 39^th Annual Waterborne Symposium took place February 13-17, 2012 at the New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, LA.

Dunn-Edwards recently received the 2012 Manufacturing Leadership 100 award for Operational Excellence, by Manufacturing Executive.

Dr. Benny D. Freeman of the Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin will receive the Roy W. Tess Award in Coatings for 2012.

DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor, opened its first sales office in Sri Lanka on January 20, 2012.

PPG Industries’ protective and marine coatings business (PPG-PMC) has received The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) 2012 George Campbell Award during SSPC 2012 at the Tampa Bay Convention Center in Florida. The honor recognizes the performance of PPG-PMC’s spot primer and finish coatings used in the restoration of the U.S. Capitol Dome in Washington, DC.