Charles Ross & Son Co.’s Vice President of Corporate Operations Joe Martorana announced that the mixer manufacturer’s India operations is undergoing another major expansion.

AkzoNobel has partnered with The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) - the business research arm of The Economist Group - to explore what makes urban areas sustainable and examine how cities can become more livable.

Dymax Corp. has appointed Mark Porter to be a Territory Sales Manager.

Researchers have developed a coating technique that they plan to use to protect turbine engine and waste incinerator components against heat and oxidation. A topcoat from micro-scaled hollow aluminum oxide spheres provides heat insulation, in the lab, already proved more economical than conventional techniques.

AkzoNobel has launched an additive for road salt that helps to protect against frost damage and makes driving safer.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will hold a meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH) December 10, 2014, in Washington, DC.

The Dow Chemical Co. (Dow) has signed a definitive agreement to sell ANGUS Chemical Co. (ANGUS) to Golden Gate Capital for $1.215 billion.

PaintSolutions, Commerce, CA., a division of inksolution llc. of Elk Grove Village, IL., has acquired the Synkoloid patch and repair product line from The Muralo Paint Co.

Bayer MaterialScience is getting a new head of Industrial Operations and Technology.

Quest Automotive Products (QAP), a member of the Quest Specialty Chemicals group, has hired Hermon Ferrell to be the company’s new Director of Product & Color Management.