Swiss specialty chemicals group Clariant International AG acquired the nano-silver ink technology platform developed under the trademark Bayink^® from Bayer Group, Germany.

The coating resins business that was formerly part of Cytec Industries Inc. has become an independent company with the completion of the previously announced sale from Cytec to funds affiliated with Advent International, a global private equity firm.

German specialty chemicals group LANXESS has acquired Singapore-based biocides producer PCTS Specialty Chemicals Pte. Ltd.

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.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it would begin assessments on 23 commonly used chemicals, with a specific focus on flame retardant chemicals, in order to more fully understand any potential risks to health and the environment.