Nordson Corp. (Amherst, OH) has named John Keane as corporate vice president with responsibility for the company's finishing systems businesses. To increase the company's focus on continued expansion in Asia, Mark Gacka, corporate vice president, assumes responsibility for the entire pacific Rim region, including Japan.
Dow Chemical (Auburn Hills, MI) has made George Hamilton president of Dow Automotive. He previously served as Dow Automotive's vice president of automotive materials, and was named chief operating officer in March.