Dexter Corp. said its Adhesive & Coating Systems business has appointed A.E. Blake Sales Ltd. distributor of Dexter¿s aerospace coatings in Canada.

Davis-Frost Inc. said the quality management system of its Lynchburg facility has received certification under the ISO 9001 quality-assurance standard.

Clariant AG recently opened a new Technical Applications Centre for pigments in Shah Alam, Malaysia ...

Chemcentral Corp. announced the launch of joint-venture chemical-distribution businesses in India and Southeast Asia.

Cerama-Tech International has developed a ceramic paint reported to provide insulating, fire-retardant and sound-suppression properties ...

CREANOVA Inc. has appointed the T.H. Hilson Co. sales representative for COLORTREND colorants and BIOTREND biocides ...

Oak Printing Co., Cleveland, captured awards for printing excellence in competition ...

Rohm and Haas Co., Philadelphia, said its automotive coatings plant in Lansing, IL (formerly Morton Automotive Coatings), was awarded STAR status by the OSHA.

PPG Industries Inc., Pittsburgh, said it has discontinued its longtime sponsorship agreement with Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) for the 2000 racing season.

Orr & Boss, Plymouth, MI, has moved its corporate headquarters from Livonia, MI.