Hexion Inc. has released results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017.

Ascend Performance Materials announced that company President and Chief Operating Officer Phil McDivitt has assumed the title of President, Chief Executive Officer and member of the board of directors.

OMNOVA Solutions Inc. announced that it is moving forward with its CEO succession process, and Kevin M. McMullen is stepping down as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, and as a member of the board of directors, effective December 1, 2016, to pursue other interests.

Increased demand for high-performance polyurethanes has led Perstorp, a market leader in caprolactone products, to embark on numerous initiatives in preparation for future customer needs.

Oxea announced that it will implement a price increase for prices in North America, Mexico and South America on certain products effective May 1, 2016, or as contracts allow.

Total has officially inaugurated production at the company’s new high-purity special fluids facility in Bayport, TX.

Advanced materials manufacturer Michelman has hired Andrew Michelman as its new Director of Business Development.

Sartomer will now market and sell its line of acrylate and methacrylate monomers and oligomers directly to the Brazilian market.

Oxea has increased list and off-list prices on certain products effective March 1, 2015, or as contracts allow.