The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has published AAMA 611-12, Voluntary Specification for Anodized Architectural Aluminum.

OMNOVA Solutions’ Global Technology Center (GTC) in Akron, OH, received a 2011 Award for Excellence in Environmental, Health, Safety and Security (EHS&S) Performance from the Ohio Chemistry Technology Council.

Jonathan Ellaby, Vice President of International Operations for INX International Ink Co., was honored March 27 at the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers (NAPIM) convention with a Printing Ink Pioneer Award.

Vertellus Specialties Inc. has appointed John Washuta Vice President of Global Operations and Supply Chain.

Sika Corp.’s Industry Products division announced the appointment of new personnel in the Transportation A&C business unit.

RPM International Inc. has appointed Thomas S. Gross to its board of directors to replace Donald K. Miller, who is retiring after 40 years of service.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed rule to require electronic reporting for certain information submitted to the agency under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

Kirsten Bauchrowitz has joined Saint Clair Systems, Washington, MI, as the Vice President of Sales & Marketing.

RadTech, The Association for UV and EB Technologies and the U.S. Commercial Service in the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to participate in the New Market Exporter Initiative (NMEI) program.

On April 22 more than one billion people and organizations from around the world will take part and show appreciation of the planet with a demand to protect it and its natural resources.