AkzoNobel is broadening its leadership team with the establishment of an executive committee.

The Missouri University of Science and Technology will be offering Basic Composition of Coatings March 28-April 1, 2011.

The 19th International Conference on Composites (ICCE-19) is set to take place July 24-30, 2011, in Shanghai, China.

Univar, a global chemical distributor, announced the launch of a new corporate website, www.univar.com.

Often, the most challenging part of upgrading a pumping system is determining what the perfect pump for an application is. Griswold™ Pump Co., a manufacturer of centrifugal pumps, has found a way to simplify that selection process with the creation of its Online Pump Selection Program.

Metallic pigment producer Benda-Lutz Werke GmbH, Nussdorf, Austria, celebrated its 100th anniversary on September 19, 2010.

NYCO Minerals has appointed Michael Wolfe to the position of General Manager of Sales, Coatings.

Ted Roberts has joined Deacom Inc. as Senior Sales Engineer.

Dan Nelson will lead Gaco Western’s research and development arm as the new Vice President of R&D at its manufacturing facility in Waukesha, WI.

Arch Chemicals has promoted Mark Kenline to General Manager for Arch Biocides’ Preservation and Protection business.