Research and Markets announced the addition of "China Anti-Corrosion Coating Industry Report, 2010-2011" to its offerings.

The Directory of Paint Manufacturers Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) 2011 has been released and is now available for purchase.

The PDA Board of Directors and members have approved a new, expanded mission for the organization.

On September 13, 2011, the Chemical Industry Council of California (CICC) and ADT Advanced Integration will host an interactive security forum focused on chemical industry legislation.

DKSH has entered into an agreement to acquire the specialty chemicals distributor Tiger Chemicals Co., Melbourne, Australia.

BASF Automotive Refinish has named Vitor Margaronis as Marketing Director for BASF Coatings, North America.

Hoover Materials Handling Group Inc. has appointed Bill Wright Plant Manager of the company’s Houston, TX, manufacturing facility.

Dr. Bruce Rose has been appointed Product Manager for UCT's silanes, silicones and platinum catalysts.

Frank Koch, President and founder of DeFelsko Corp., died on August 8, 2011, at the age of 77.

Croda Inc. announced the official opening of its new facility for the production of lubricant esters at its Atlas Point manufacturing site in New Castle, DE.