Smithchem & Young LLC has appointed Robert Whiteley to the newly created position of vice president, business development. Mr. Whiteley will be responsible for growing the company’s customer and supplier base in the Northeast with emphasis on expanding sales in coatings, inks, plastics, rubber and adhesives.      Mr. Whiteley came to Smithchem & Young from Ultra Additives/Munzing, where he served as vice president, global sales and marketing. Prior to that he was vice president, gener...