PPG Industries announced that it is considering a number of “restructuring actions,” including facility and job consolidations in the company’s coatings operations.

BFGoodrich announced an agreement to sell its performance materials business to an investor group for about $1.4 billion in cash and debt.

GretagMacbeth plans to open a Research & Advanced Products Development Center in Research Triangle Park, NC.

Akzo Nobel Aerospace Coatings received the Q100 award from Boeing Commercial Airplanes Group.

Scott Bader announced plans to open a new technical service center in Stow, OH, to support the company’s specialty polymers and additives business in North America.

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes received Automotive Industries magazine’s Quest for Excellence award.

Loos & Dilworth announced the launch of a website at www.LoosandDilworth.com.

Neville Chemical has appointed TH Hilson distributor of Neville’s hydrocarbon-resin products for the coatings, ink, adhesives, and rubber markets.

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (KKR) announced the launch of Rockwood Specialties.

Premier Mill has appointed CheMarCo sales representative for Premier’s milling, mixing and dispersing equipment.