Researchers have created magnetic replicas of sunflower pollen grains using a wet-chemical, layer-by-layer process that applies highly conformal iron oxide coatings. The replicas possess natural adhesion properties inherited from the spiky pollen particles while gaining magnetic behavior, allowing for tailored adhesion to surfaces.

PPG Industries’ flat glass business has received $312,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a dynamically responsive infrared (IR) window coating that will block heat in the summer to reduce air-conditioning costs and transmit solar heat in the winter to reduce heating costs.

Evonik Industries announced its plan to invest more than $15 million in its new Richmond Business & Innovation Center. The new center will create an estimated 50 jobs over the next five years for the Richmond, VA, area.

Malvern Instruments Ltd., Malvern, UK, has announced an exclusive global distribution agreement with RheoSense Inc., San Ramon, CA, to promote, market, sell and support the VROC product range into industrial applications.

IGM Resins recently commissioned a new development lab at its North American regional center in Charlotte, NC.

For fiscal 2013, Bühler Group recorded very divergent results in the company’s various business units and market regions.

Hempel has opened its first factory for waterborne decorative coatings in the Middle East.

Royce International, Sarasota, FL, announced the addition of its new RoyThane polyurethane product line.

Bio-based products company Corbion announced that both Gerard Hoetmer and Koos Kramer will step down from their positions during the company’s annual general meeting on May 12, 2014.

Specialty chemicals distributor Dowd and Guild Inc., San Ramon, CA, has appointed Sabrina Cota to Inside Sales Representative.