Archway Sales Inc. announced that Charles DiComo has joined the company as a Technical Sales Representative for the Northeast Region. DiComo resides in Bethpage, NY.

Arkema Coating Resins has introduced Celocor™ opaque polymer, a voided latex product that imparts hiding and functions as a partial replacement for titanium dioxide (TiO₂).

Robert Shengkui Hu has joined The HallStar Co.’s senior management team as Vice President, Research and Development. He will initially report to and replace Gary Wentworth, who will retire from the specialty chemical company this year after overseeing the transition of his responsibilities.

Eastman Chemical Co. and Solutia Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement under which Eastman will acquire Solutia, a global leader in performance materials and specialty chemicals.

One of six Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor combat aircraft used for full-scale development has been restored with coatings donated by PPG Industries’ aerospace business for display at the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center in West Chester, PA.

A proposed new ASTM standard will be the first compilation of definitions for terms commonly used in the printing ink vehicle industry. ASTM WK 35704, Terminology for Printing Ink Vehicles and Related Materials, is being developed by Subcommittee D01.37 on Ink Vehicles, part of ASTM International Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials and Applications.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently proposed modifications be made to the ASTM 1193 Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants to incorporate terminology that will help position sustainability for industry stakeholders.

Nuplex Industries announced that its European Business, Nuplex Resins BV, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a joint venture company (JV) with KVIL Group (KVIL), a Russian paint and resins producer.

Micro Powders Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance micronized wax additives, has promoted John McAllister to Director of Sales – United States and Canada for Industrial Products.

David Baumstark has taken over the role as President of Archway Sales. Over the past several years, Baumstark held the leading management role within Archway's marketing and strategy committees while directing all of the company’s sales efforts. In his new role, Baumstark will also oversee principal management efforts.