Paint and coatings manufacturer Kansai Plascon Africa Limited has partnered with Astra management and staff to acquire a 63.25 percent interest in the issued share capital in Astra Industries Limited from the Finance Trust of Zimbabwe (Private) Limited.

Private equity firm Arsenal Capital Partners (Arsenal) has completed the acquisition of ADCO Global Inc. (ADCO Global), a global provider of specialty sealants, tapes and adhesives.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced changes to its Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) Program to improve the scientific foundation of assessments, increase transparency in the program and the process, and allow the agency to produce more IRIS assessments each year.

ARCOM, the publisher of AIA’s MasterSpec guide specification system, has a new strategic alliance with Master Painters Institute (MPI).

Rockwood Holdings Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Clay Based Additives business to ALTANA Group, Wesel, Germany, a global specialty chemical company.

The Sherwin-Williams Co. announced its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2013.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has developed a new program designed to foster industry responses to legislative and regulatory issues impacting the adhesive and sealant sector:  The ASC Rapid Response Team.

Sartomer USA LLC has appointed Marilyn Hanover Plant Manager at the company’s Chatham, VA, manufacturing facility.

Sika Corp., Research and Development USA has appointed Christine Adams to work within Sika Industry and Automotive.

Christopher D. Cerimele has joined Grace Matthews Inc.’s Chemical Investment Banking Group as Managing Director.