IHS, a global source of information and analytics, announced that Tikkurila has selected the IHS Product Stewardship Solution™ to support its compliance program for Safety Data Sheet (SDS) management and distribution.

Archway Sales Inc. announced that Eric Barta has been promoted to Regional Sales Manager for the Midwest region.

Dale MacDonald, Group Vice President, Coatings Specialties, Ashland Specialty Ingredients, has been nominated to the American Coatings Association’s (ACA) Board of Directors.

Albemarle Corp., a leader in the global specialty chemicals market, announced that John Steitz has been elected President and Chief Operating Officer of the company, effective March 1, 2012.

BASF announced that the company plans to stop making lead-chromate pigments by the end of 2014 and will concentrate on developing and producing alternative products.

The Valspar Corp. reported its results for the first quarter ended January 27, 2012.

Hempel has opened its first factory in South America, positioning itself to serve the rapidly growing South American market.

PhibroChem, a division of Phibro Animal Health Corp., signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Concentrol of Spain to supply its specialty chemical products in the United States and Canada.

Chameleon Colour Systems is celebrating 20 years of successful business this year.