RAG Beteiligungs-AG, headquartered in Essen, Germany, has consolidated all of its businesses, including Degussa, under the new name Evonik Industries AG.

Process Technology’s design, production and distribution operations have been certified to the ISO 9001:2000 (with design), International Quality System Standard.

Cytec Industries Inc. is increasing prices in North and South America for its waterborne, solventborne, conventional and high-solids urea resins, and specialty additives. The increases will take effect on all shipments on or after October 1, 2007, or as contracts allow.

RadTech, the Association for ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) curing technology, has changed the name of its biannual trade show and conference. Previously known as “e|x,” the event now will be called the RadTech UV&EB Technology Expo & Conference.

Thermo Fisher is offering free training on the use of the NITON field portable XRF analyzers for lead (Pb) and other metals. This training is offered to provide an overview of the power of portable XRF analyzers, and to comply with the requirements of certain states that mandate that users obtain radiation safety training on these instruments for licensing/registration purposes.

Axis will present a Machine Vision Workshop at the Westin O'Hare in Rosemont, IL, September 27. The seminar is free to attend, runs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and includes a continental breakfast with beverages.

The Cut-N-Finish™ flexible cotton fiber impregnated abrasive grinding discs from Rex-Cut Products, Inc., are designed for the light grinding and blending of welds on contoured surfaces.

PPG Industries’ Automotive Refinish Business has introduced DC4125 CeramiClear mar- and scratch-resistant clearcoat for the Deltron family of refinish products. According to the company, this extremely durable clear creates a glasslike, extremely hard surface for superior gloss retention and resistance to car wash and polish scratches.

FluoroKem fluoropolymer urethane from Sherwin-Williams Industrial and Marine Coatings group is designed to offer long-lasting color and gloss retention under extreme exterior exposures.

Sonic Air Systems, Inc., announces the introduction of the Sonic All-Environment (AE) Blower Enclosure™ designed to reduce noise exposure levels to below OSHA standard 26 CFR 1910.95(a), while helping extend the life of the blower/motor unit by providing protection in outdoor and industrial environments.