Acordis, Louisville, Ky., hired Prudential Investments as its...

Acordis, Louisville, Ky., hired Prudential Investments as its consultant, initially doing an asset allocation study and conducting manager searches in the following actively managed asset classes: small-cap to midcap domestic value equity; international equity; large-cap growth domestic equity; large-cap domestic value equity; small-cap to midcap domestic growth equity; large-cap core equity; intermediate-term bonds; and total-return bonds. The searches, already under way, are by invitation only. The new asset mix and hirings are expected to be announced in October. The $45 million plan is administered by former parent company Akzo Nobel, said Rod Thomas, benefits director.