The Valspar Corp. announced plans to expand its research and development campus and renovate its former headquarters building, located in downtown Minneapolis.

Chromaflo Technologies, Ashtabula, OH, has appointed Kane Henneke Business Director of Coatings, Americas.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has raised concerns with the California Department of Toxic Substance Control’s (DTSC) “Safer Consumer Products” proposed regulation, saying that it could lead companies to leave California markets or relocate manufacturing facilities to other states.

Hassan H. Rmaile is joining H.B. Fuller Co. as Chief Technology and Innovation Officer.

Akzo Nobel N.V. (AkzoNobel) reported a six percent increase in third-quarter revenue compared with the same period last year, a result of favorable currency effects and pricing actions.

PPG Industries reported third-quarter 2012 net sales of $3.8 billion. Net income for the quarter was $339 million, or $2.18 per diluted share, including nonrecurring charges.

Proposed ASTM standards for aerosol products and artist pastels are among the current activities of Subcommittee D01.57 on Artist Paints and Related Materials, part of ASTM International Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials and Applications.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) added five new members to its ranks in the third quarter of 2012.

PPG Industries has reached an agreement to acquire certain assets of Spraylat Corp., a privately owned industrial coatings company based in Pelham, NY.

Chemical distributor Brenntag, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire Delanta Grou.