An Orange County (CA) court recently rejected an industry challenge to new VOC restrictions on architectural and industrial-maintenance coatings imposed by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD).

BASF Coatings AG and PPG Industries Inc. were recognized for innovative coatings developments.

Duron announced an agreement with Ameron International Corp.'s Performance Coatings and Finishes Group to distribute Ameron products through Duron's company-owned stores.

BASF has been recognized by the CLEARCorps lead hazard reduction program for the company’s leadership role in the launch and support of a CLEARCorps affiliate program in Detroit.

PPG Industries Inc. has named Eastech Chemical Inc. distributor of PPG’s Lo-Vel, Inhibisil, Hi-Sil, and FloGard silica products.

H.B. Fuller Co. announced the launch of a business-incubator initiative designed to provide services, business mentors and laboratory space at the company’s St. Paul headquarters to emerging companies that develop innovative technologies.

The Morehouse-COWLES division of MFIC Corp. announced the opening of its International Grinding Media and Spare Parts Office in South Haven, MI.

Arch Chemicals announced it has acquired the assets of Walker Brothers.

Premier Mill Corp. has appointed William B. Tabler Co. sales representative for Premier’s milling, mixing and dispersing equipment.

The Cary Co. has acquired the Horton-Earl Co., based in St. Paul.