Space satellites will be launched on a mission to observe worlds beyond the known solar system thanks to new plasma developed in the labs at Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK.

Henkel, Düsseldorf, Germany, is introducing a new branding approach to improve navigation through its industrial adhesive technologies brand portfolio.

Graco Inc., Graco’s high-performance coatings and foam (HPCF) business unit, recently announced its Top 20 HPCF North American distributors for 2013.

The NACE International Institute has appointed Helena M. Seelinger as its new Executive Director.

Marjan Oudeman, AkzoNobel Executive Committee member responsible for Organizational Development and Human Resources, has accepted an offer to become President of Utrecht University.

Sartomer USA LLC, Exton, PA, has appointed a team of dedicated market managers to drive growth and leadership in each of the company’s major markets.

Trade Show Executive Magazine has named The American Coatings SHOW and CONFERENCE one of the 50 Fastest-Growing Trade Shows. The biennial show and conference was honored in two of the possible categories: Net Square Feet of Exhibit Space and Number of Exhibitors.

Arkema Coating Resins has realigned distribution of ENCOR^®, NEOCAR^®, SNAP^® and Celocor^® waterborne products in North America to better meet the needs of its customers.

PPG Industries’ aerospace business has qualified nine coatings systems to SAE International’s Aerospace Material Specification 3095A for airline exterior paint.

Resinate Materials Group Inc. is adding personnel and expanding its laboratories and corporate offices.