$2 billion Sequa Corporation, a diversified industrial company that operates in the aerospace, metal coatings, and automotive industries, has promoted Steven Lowson to the role of general counsel and corporate secretary, effective immediately. He replaces John Dowling, III, senior vice president, legal and corporate secretary, who will retire on Dec. 31.

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