According to a new report from Pike Research, the market for green chemistry represents an opportunity that will grow from $2.8 billion in 2011 to $98.5 billion by 2020.

Ceresana Research has released a newly updated, in-depth study on the global pigments market.

AkzoNobel has boosted its technology portfolio in sustainable chemistry after agreeing to acquire from Integrated Botanical Technologies (IBT) its patented Zeta Fraction™ technology, which is transforming how plant-based chemistry is used.

Marc Yurco has joined Archway Sales Inc. as a Technical Sales Representative for the Midwest Region.

The Board of Directors of Ecology Coatings Inc. has elected Jim Juliano as its Chairman.

Bayer MaterialScience has appointed Peter Vanacker to the Executive Committee position of Head of Industrial Marketing and Innovation.

The global chemical company Oxea has announced a change to its leadership team. For personal and family reasons, Neil Robertson, member of the management team of the Oxea Group and Managing Director of Oxea GmbH with responsibility for finance, accounting and IT, will retire at the end of 2011.

Arkema has combined the assets of its existing Arkema Emulsion Systems with those recently acquired from TOTAL to form Arkema Coating Resins.

Clariant, a global supplier of specialty chemicals, is extending its worldwide commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the Asia-Pacific region through hands-on community initiatives and active support for local educational programs.

Elcometer Inc., a leading manufacturer of inspection equipment and software for the coatings inspection industry, has opened a new office to serve the southeastern United States.