John A. Gordon died July 17 in Loma Linda, CA.

The NPCA became the first industry group to challenge in court regulations adopted by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) on May 14, 1999, which become effective in 2002 and 2006.

Douglas C. Hepper has been appointed vice president of Automotive Refinish at PPG Industries.

DSM has opened a sales office in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

GSE Dispensing has opened a new service center in Charlotte, NC.

GEO Specialty Chemicals announced a $5-million investment for the company’s TRIMET Products Group.

Elementis Specialties has relocated its Colorants & Additive offices from Jersey City, NJ, to the company’s headquarters in Hightstown.

E.W. Kaufmann has been appointed distributor and sales agent for Tioxide Americas’ line of titanium-dioxide pigments.

RPM announced the launch of a redesigned website, www.rpminc.com.

Minwax introduced a new line of water-based wood-finishing products.