Sir Michael Brinton, the Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire, formally presented the 2010 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation to materials characterization company Malvern Instruments in a ceremony held at its UK headquarters.
Researchers at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have devised a new technique, using a sheet of carbon just one atom thick, to visualize the structure of molecules.
PPG Industries has announced the formation of the PPG Solar Performance Group. The new group will focus on the continuous development and commercialization of glass and coatings technologies for the solar-power industry.
H.B. Fuller Co. has announced that its world headquarters building in Vadnais Heights, MN, has received the 2010 AIA (American Institute of Architects) Minnesota 25-Year Award. Established by AIA Minnesota in 1981, the 25-Year Award recognizes exemplary architectural projects that have withstood the test of time.
Chemsultants International announced that Brian Koski has joined the organization as Logistics Manager for the Product and Process Development business unit.
Deacom Inc. has added Matt Caldwell as a Senior Sales Engineer to the Deacom sales team. A specialty provider of manufacturing enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, Deacom helps paint, coatings, adhesives and sealants manufacturers simplify their business processes.
Global specialty chemicals supplier Cognis and IGM Resins B.V., based in Waalwijk, The Netherlands, have announced that the sale of Cognis’ UV acrylates business has now been formally completed.
AkzoNobel, Soliant has announced the appointment of Tanya Philpot-Miko to Business Development Leader and the promotion of Len Poole to Global Technical Services Manager.