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The technical committee of the Philadelphia Society for Coatings Technology Inc. has announced its May symposium.

PPG Industries has appointed John R. Outcalt Vice President, Automotive Refinish. Outcalt will assume global responsibility for PPG’s automotive refinish business effective March 1.

A topflight team of products made by PPG Industries’ aerospace business for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner jet will simplify maintenance and reduce costs for airlines while enhancing the flying experience for crews and passengers who take to the skies aboard the world’s newest jetliner.

The Board of Directors of Hexion Specialty Chemicals Inc. has approved construction of a manufacturing plant in Onsan, Korea, to produce Cardura™ monomer.

Celanese Corp. reported fourth-quarter 2009 net sales of $1,388 million, up eight percent from the same period last year.

Ebonex Corp., a producer of bone black pigment, is featured tonight on the Discovery Channel’s show “Dirty Jobs.”

Patrice Barthelmes has been appointed CEO of Eliokem, a worldwide specialty chemical company.

BASF Venture Capital GmbH, Ludwigshafen, Germany, is investing in Quantiam Technologies Inc., Edmonton, Canada.

Brookfield Engineering has introduced a new series of free online training videos detailing how to verify calibration of viscometers and rheometers.

As a result of the acquisition by Arkema of UCAR Emulsion Systems from The Dow Chemical Co., Midland, MI, Coatex will be supplying POLYPHOBE™ products to the paint and coatings industry in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.