Responding to increasing requests from suppliers and their customers, ASTM International has developed a new program — Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity. Launched in April 2012, this latest offering is an outgrowth of ASTM’s certification programs.

Archer Daniels Midland Co., Decatur, IL, has named Kyle James General Manager of Glycols.

Dymax Corp., Torrington, CT, has appointed Rob Kleinschmidt to be the Eastern Regional Sales Manager in the Field Sales Department.

Researchers at Purdue University are developing a technique that uses nanotechnology to harvest energy from hot pipes or engine components to potentially recover energy wasted in factories, power plants and cars.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has canceled two grant solicitations for proposals to research new sources for green chemistry.

Akzo Nobel N.V. (AkzoNobel) reported a six percent increase in first-quarter revenue compared with the same period in 2011, mainly driven by pricing actions to offset higher raw material costs.

The Dow Chemical Co. (Dow) has made significant strategic moves over the past six months, strengthening its long-term commitment and investments in its Polyurethane business while enhancing the competitiveness of its already strong asset foundation.

Bomar Specialties Inc., an innovator of advanced performance materials for energy (UV/EB), light, and other free-radical-cure applications, has announced its integration into Dymax Corp., a manufacturer of light-curing adhesives, coatings and equipment.

NuSil Technology LLC, a leader in silicone materials for the healthcare, aerospace, pharmaceutical, aircraft and drug-delivery industries, announced plans for a major facility and capacity expansion in Bakersfield, CA.

Flint Group Flexographic Products has invited distributors from all over the world to a symposium that will take place on May 2, 2012, in Stuttgart, Germany.