Sea-Land Chemical Co., Cleveland, OH, has announced an organizational change that will support efforts for continued growth.

Brenntag, a chemical distribution company, continued its growth path in the second quarter of 2011.

Industry professionals are invited to submit an abstract for the 39th Annual Waterborne Symposium, which takes place Feb. 13-17, 2012, in the New Orleans Historic Downtown District. Abstract submissions are due August 15, 2011.

Evonik Industries concluded its purchase of the hanse chemie Group (comprising hanse chemie AG and nanoresins AG) on May 12, 2011.

The Supervisory Board of LANXESS AG appointed Dr. Axel C. Heitmann Chairman of the Board of Management of LANXESS AG for another five years.

According to a new study released by The Freedonia Group, a Cleveland-based industrial research company, world demand for silicones will rise 6.2 percent per year to $16.7 billion in 2015.

DKSH and Tonsan are expanding their strategic partnership with a new agreement for the European photovoltaic market.

Brookfield Engineering is offering two hands-on courses that equip users of Brookfield instruments with the knowledge to get the most out of their viscosity test methods.

The CHEMARK Consulting Group Inc., Southern Pines, NC, has expanded its footprint by officially creating a new company entity, The Global Strategic Positioning Division (GSPD).

RPM International Inc. announced that Edward W. Moore, Vice President and General Counsel, was appointed to also serve as the company’s Chief Compliance Officer, and Tracy D. Crandall, Associate General Counsel, will take on the additional title and responsibilities of Assistant Secretary.