Dr. David Bem is the new Global Research & Development (R&D) Director of Dow Automotive.

Archway Sales has announced that Bob Stearns has joined the company as a Sales Representative for its Ohio Valley region.

In cooperation with Greenacres Holdings (Pty), Hennecke GmbH, Sankt Augustin, Germany, is setting up a local presence in South Africa. Besides selling machinery and systems, it will focus on technical after-sales service.

National Coatings Corporation announces the appointment of Jeff Poe as a Technical Sales Representative. Prior to his appointment with National Coatings his career includes several years of experience in the roofing industry as a technical sales professional and contractor.

The LEL Group has extended its sphere of operation by welcoming Istanbul based Kemiropa into the European Alliance of Independent Technical Distribution Specialists.

As of 1 July 2008 Christian Fabi, 43, takes over the role of CEO at Rampf Automation in Neumarkt, Austria. He reports directly to the managing partners of the Rampf group, Michael and Matthias Rampf.

Tex Gunning, 57, will join Akzo Nobel as Managing Director of its Decorative Paints business with effect from 1 September 2008.

Matt Kolb, president of National Coatings Corporation, Camarillo, CA, USA, has been elected to the open Board of Director position at the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC).

Repi S.P.A. with headquarters in Lonate Ceppino, Italy, has appointed Michael Rath as new Managing Director of its PU division.

Archway Sales announced that Kevin Suggs has joined with the company as a Sales Representative for the Chicago region.