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Specialty Products Inc. announced the appointment of Benny (Benjy) Abbott as the company’s Director of Education and Field Training.

Dryvit Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS), announced two new hires for its North American sales operation.

Western Specialty Contractors has promoted Clay Geilmann to Branch Manager of its Washington, D.C. branch.

A polymer film coating with the ability to turn contact lenses into computer screens is set to transform wearable visual aids into the next generation of consumer electronics.

Dr. Mark Soucek of the University of Akron, Department of Polymer Engineering, will receive the Roy W. Tess Award in Coatings for 2016.

The American Chemical Society's Division of Polymeric Materials: Science and Engineering (PMSE) is seeking nominations for the 2017 Roy W. Tess Award in Coatings.

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has launched www.BuildingWithChemistry.org to provide architects, material specifiers, interior designers, and other building and construction professionals with tools and information about green building codes and standards, materials selection, and the role of chemistry in developing innovative, sustainable building materials.

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) is launching an innovation-oriented award program in 2017.

As part of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) efforts to protect workers from the hazards of chemicals, the agency plans to issue new guidance on how to apply the Weight of Evidence approach when dealing with complex scientific studies.

Specialty chemicals company Clariant announced full-year 2015 sales of CHF 5.807 billion compared to CHF 6.116 billion in 2014. This corresponds to a 3 percent growth in local currencies mainly driven by higher volumes.