Nanotechnology is advancing tools likened to Star Trek's "tricorder" that perform on-the-spot chemical analysis for a range of applications including medical testing, explosives detection and food safety.

Dow Corning has authorized Archway Sales, which was recently acquired by Nexeo Solutions LLC, to represent its silicone, silane and additive lines.

Clariant Chemicals (India) Limited, a specialty chemicals producer, announced the opening of its new headquarters at Reliable Tech Park in Airoli, Navi Mumbai, India.

Oxea Corp.’s U.S. intermediates business announced on June 11 that it has experienced technical issues coming out of a major scheduled maintenance turnaround at its Bay City, TX, facility.

I.C.T.C. Holdings Corp. has appointed two new Vice Presidents to work from HERO’s headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Sartomer has promoted Christian Petrangeli to Americas Sales Manager.

PPG Industries’ North American architectural coatings business has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Masterwork, an independent architectural paint distributor headquartered in Pittsburgh.

RPM International Inc. announced that Viapol Ltda., part of The Euclid Chemical Co. and RPM’s Performance Coatings Group, has acquired Betumat Quimica Ltda., a waterproofing products manufacturer based in Candeias (Bahia), Brazil. 

The PPG Industries Foundation has donated $10,000 to create two annual scholarships provided through the NACE International Foundation, a 501(c)(3) entity affiliated with NACE International, The Corrosion Society.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released a new interactive training tool to help small businesses effectively identify hazards in the workplace.