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A new compilation, ASTM Standards for Surface Preparation, is now available on CD-ROM from ASTM International.

Application drives customer satisfaction with paint brands, while availability and courtesy of staff drives customer satisfaction with paint retailers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2013 U.S. Interior Paint Satisfaction Study^SM.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has again submitted questions to the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) regarding its LEED 2012 V.4 building rating system revision, including comments focused on process, material credits screening tools and a new verification process added to the most recent draft.

In the course of its expansion in the American market, Plasmatreat US, Elgin, IL, a subsidiary of Plasmatreat GmbH, Germany, has acquired the low-pressure plasma specialist 4th State Inc., Belmont, CA.

Eric J. Kaiser has been named Americas Business Director for Arkema Coating Resins, a business unit of Arkema Inc.

RPM International Inc. has appointed Craig S. Morford to its Board of Directors in anticipation of the retirement of William A. Papenbrock.

The Hydraulic Institute (HI) announced the 2013 Board of Directors and officers during its annual meeting recently held in Fort Myers, FL.

Rick Westrom, Senior Vice President of Strategic Sourcing for INX International Ink Co., has been promoted and will take on additional duties as Senior Vice President – Research & Development Director.

Axalta Powder Coatings (formerly DuPont Powder Coatings) has assigned Michael A. Wittenhagen Technical Service Manager.

Gulf Coast Environmental Systems LLC, Willis, TX, has appointed David P. Sorensen to the position of Service Manager/Sales Applications Engineer.