Sherwin-Williams is acquiring Specialty Polymers, Inc., a leading manufacturer and developer primarily of water-based polymers used in architectural and industrial coatings and other applications. The business operates production facilities in Woodburn, Ore. and Chester, SC and employs 150.

In addition to Specialty Polymers’ significant current resin capacity, the opportunity arises to add millions of pounds of additional capacity to its footprint in the near term with relatively minimal investment.

Specialty Polymers is the parent company of Roo Glue and TorZo Surfaces.

NESTEC, Inc. has hired Jaymie Deemer as President.

Deemer brings nearly 20 years of experience in emission control technologies and nearly 25 years in the industry. He has worked with several OEMs during his career in multiple roles including team management, business strategy, product development, applications and field service.

Jim Nester, CEO of NESTEC, Inc., comments, “We’re very excited and privileged to have Jaymie join NESTEC, further broadening our capabilities and enhancing our corporate vision moving forward. His depth of knowledge and experience, dedication and management capabilities, and focus on long-term customer partnerships will ensure NESTEC remains a valuable resource for industry.”

NESTEC, Inc. provides service and emission controls technologies including regenerative thermal/catalytic oxidizers (RTO/RCO) and wet electrostatic precipitators (WESP).

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Ken Zak is the new head of the Dürr Group’s Clean Technology Systems division, succeeding Dr. Daniel Schmitt, who joins the Board of Management of Homag Group AG. Clean Technology Systems is responsible for the Dürr Group’s environmental technology business.

Zak has been part of the Clean Technology Systems management team since October 2018. He joined Dürr through the acquisition of U.S. environmental technology company Megtec/Universal.

The new division head will focus not only on exhaust-air purification and noise reduction technologies but also on the growing business in systems for the coating of battery electrodes.