PPG Industries’ automotive original equipment manufacture (OEM) coatings business has announced plans to restructure its manufacturing presence in North America.
Mallard Creek Polymers Inc., a privately held manufacturer of a broad range of specialty emulsion polymer products, and Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex have announced that Mallard Creek Polymers has purchased a portfolio of performance polymer products and related assets from Dow Reichhold.
Brenntag North America, part of the global Brenntag group, has announced the promotion of Lance Kitzelman to CASE Specialties Marketing Director for Brenntag North America.
Ecology Coatings, Inc. has announced the resignation from the Board of Directors of its Chief Financial Officer, David W. Morgan, and its Chief Operating Officer and President,F. Thomas Krotine, effective Sept. 15, 2008. Concurrently, the company announced the appointment of two new directors, JB Smith, Managing Partner of Equity 11 Ltd., and Rocco DelMonaco Jr., Vice President of University Safety, Georgetown University.
Andreas Wolf, a scientist at Dow Corning GmbH in Wiesbaden, Germany, is the recipient of the Lou Toporcer Hall of Fame Award from ASTM International Committee C24 on Building Seals and Sealants.
OMNOVA Solutions Inc. has reported net income of $3.1 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the third quarter ended August 31, 2008, compared to net income of $4.5 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2007.
Ecology Coatings Inc. has appointed Robert G. Crockett as its Chief Executive Officer. Crockett replaces Richard D. Stromback, who will remain Chairman of the Board.