Walsh & Associates Inc. has named Jeff Maliska as Account Manager in the Great Lakes Region.

Safic-Alcan UK, a distributor of specialty chemicals and subsidiary of the Safic-Alcan Group, has acquired 100% of Langley-Smith & Co.

Terra Firma announced an expansion into the Midwest and Ohio Valley and an important addition to its leadership team.

Specialty chemical distributor Maroon Group LLC, Avon, Ohio, has named Terry Hill to succeed Mark E. Reichard as CEO.

The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) President Eric R. Byer issued a statement expressing the association's disappointment in the U.S. Trade Representative's announced decision to remove India and Turkey from the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP).

Univar Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of Nexeo Solutions, creating a leading global chemical and ingredients solutions provider.

Walsh & Associates Inc. has named an Account Manager to cover the Great Lakes region.

Specialty chemical distributor Palmer Holland has officially launched Palmer Holland Canada Distribution Corp., a subsidiary of Palmer Holland, in British Columbia.

Dowd and Guild Inc. has hired an Account Manager to support the company's Southern California territory.

JNS-Smithchem announced the launch of its new website that highlights its extensive line of suppliers and products.