Colfax Corp., a leader in fluid-handling solutions for critical applications, announced that William E. Roller has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Colfax Americas.

Richard Keeler has joined Hall Technologies Inc. as a Technical Sales Representative.

AkzoNobel announced it is acquiring the worldwide assets of Swedish-based Lindgens Metal Decorating Coatings and Inks.

Ecolab Inc. has entered into a marketing agreement with DuPont to commercialize new antimicrobial coating technologies for the food and beverage processing industry that will reduce the risk of environmental contamination by enhancing food-facility hygiene.

The World Corrosion Organization (WCO) has been granted non-governmental organization (NGO) status by the United Nations Department of Public Information Non-Governmental Organization (DPI/NGO) section.

The Organizing Committee for Pittcon 2011 has announced its annual call for topics for Conferee Networking sessions for the conference, which will be held March 13-18, in Atlanta, GA, at the Georgia World Congress Center.

Evonik Industries is reorganizing its carbon black activities.

Pira, Surrey, UK, is offering its latest industry report, The Future of Functional Additives and Barrier Coatings for Plastic Packaging to 2014.

The Assistant Administrator for Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention has signed notice to reopen the comment period for the proposed rule titled “Lead; Clearance and Clearance Testing Requirements for the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program.”

Sika AG has announced that its U.S. subsidiary, Sika Corp., has acquired the Greenstreak Group Inc., St. Louis, MO.