Eric J. Kaiser has been named Americas Business Director for Arkema Coating Resins, a business unit of Arkema Inc.

RPM International Inc. has appointed Craig S. Morford to its Board of Directors in anticipation of the retirement of William A. Papenbrock.

The Hydraulic Institute (HI) announced the 2013 Board of Directors and officers during its annual meeting recently held in Fort Myers, FL.

Rick Westrom, Senior Vice President of Strategic Sourcing for INX International Ink Co., has been promoted and will take on additional duties as Senior Vice President – Research & Development Director.

Axalta Powder Coatings (formerly DuPont Powder Coatings) has assigned Michael A. Wittenhagen Technical Service Manager.

Gulf Coast Environmental Systems LLC, Willis, TX, has appointed David P. Sorensen to the position of Service Manager/Sales Applications Engineer.

McCullough & Associates has appointed David A. Roth to Business Development Manager.

Akzo Nobel N.V. (AkzoNobel) reported a 7 percent revenue decrease in the first quarter compared with the same period last year, due to weak demand in European markets and divestments.

BASF announced its sponsorship of the East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) in Mesa, AZ, and the official opening of its newest National Training Center.

Evonik Corp. has extended its contract with Georgia-based distribution company Lintech International LLC to expand distribution of its Coatings & Adhesive Resins Business Line product, DEGALAN^®, to customers on the West Coast.