Dexter has named David G. Gordon president and chief operating officer.

Degussa-Hüls said it plans to invest more than 500 million Deutschmarks (DM) in its silanes business.

Atlas Weathering Services Group has opened new weathering sites in Kentucky and Jacksonville, FL.

BASF AG, Ludwigshafen, Germany, said it plans to build a trimethylolpropane production facility with an annual production capacity of 20,000 metric tons at its manufacturing complex in Ludwigshafen.

GenCorp said its board of directors gave final approval to the spin-off of OMNOVA Solutions.

Fitz Chem has been appointed distributor for Rhodia Inc.’s RHODORSIL silicone fluids, antifoam agents, emulsions and resins.

DuPont has launched its first-ever global television advertising campaign.

Dock Resins has been designated a “Star Site” by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Lilly Industries has carried out a work-force reduction of 80 full-time positions.

INOUE USA announced the launch of a new Web site.